Job Listing: Scientist-cell/molecular biology

Our client, an industry leader in biotechnology has an immediate opening

If this opening sounds like a good fit please contact David Kohl directly at
(650)825-2944 or dkohl@aerotek.com

We are seeking a molecular/cell biologist with hands-on project and laboratory experience to join our team to both manage on-going biology projects and identify/develop biochemical, cell-based and in vivo assays for the screening of drug candidates, as needed.

Responsibilities:
-Manage on-going biology projects in collaboration with various Contract Research Organizations in the US and China.
-Identify/develop/validate new biochemical, cell-based and in vivo assays to support the various projects in such collaborations

Requirements:
-Master’s degree in biological sciences with 5+ years of industry experience, or Ph.D. in biological sciences with 3+ years of industry experience.
-Extensive experience in developing biological assays for drug screening with attention to details.
-Track record of successfully developing, validating and transferring biological assays
-Experience in organizing complex projects, including good record-keeping, utilizing databases, management to timelines, etc
-Familiar with basic molecular biology and cell biology techniques.
-Willing to assume unusual working hours to communicate with Contract Research Organizations around the world and willing to take occasional travel.
-Good communication skills, fluent in both English and Mandarin Chinese preferred.

Preferred:
-Candidates with project managing experiences, including working with contract research organizations.
-Candidates with prior experiences in cancer biology and/or virology.

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About Aerotek Scientific:

Join Aerotek Scientific LLCSM, one of the fastest growing providers of scientific and clinical research services in the nation. Due to our growth, we're constantly on the lookout for qualified professionals to place in contract, contract-to-hire, and permanent placement positions across the scientific and clinical research communities. At Aerotek Scientific, we know it's more than just your day-to-day responsibilities that can make or break a job. It's the support you get. That's the reason Aerotek Scientific offers a variety of benefits including medical, dental, optical, 401k, and many more. Don't put your career in the hands of just anyone, put it in the hands of a specialist. Join the Aerotek Scientific team! Allegis Group and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers.