To discuss more about this job opportunity, please reach out to Chitrank Rastogi (LinkedIn URL - https://www.linkedin.com/in/chitrank-rastogi-55119a102/), email your updated resume at Email - chitrank.rastogi@collabera.com or give me a call at (425) 523-1648. Thank you!

 Pay Range - $28 to $32/hr. (negotiable)

Job Description:
Job Roles & Responsibilities:

• We are seeking a highly talented and motivated Scientist I to join our Molecular Screening and Characterization group.
• The MSC group focuses on assay development, optimization, and execution of in vitro biochemical and cell-based screens in collaboration with multiple therapeutic areas.
• The successful candidate will be responsible for executing robust in vitro screens (biochemical and cell-based) and delivering high quality data utilizing high-throughput mass spectrometry as well as common HTS tools.
• In this role, the Scientist will work closely with MSC and project team members to implement in vitro screening strategies as part of the overall project plan.
• The candidate should play an active role in communicating and collaborating with scientists across to advance projects through day-to-day interactions, presentation of data, and interpretation of results.
• The Scientist must be capable of working independently while contributing and participating in a team environment and must have excellent oral and written communication skills.

Qualification:

• Master’s degree in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Biochemistry, Pharmacology, or related field with 0-2+ years of prior experience in a drug discovery laboratory setting working as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Biochemistry, Pharmacology, or related field with 3-5+ years of prior experience in a drug discovery laboratory setting working as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Strong scientific foundation in the understanding and implementation of a wide range of biochemical and cell-based assays and readouts
• Working knowledge of mass spectrometry
• Able to think critically and creatively across multiple disciplines and have demonstrated the ability to solve research problems with experience in assay development, optimization, and troubleshooting
• Adaptability and the ability to rapidly learn new technologies
• Able to analyze and report data concisely and ability to multi-task and successfully interact with a diverse team of scientists to deliver results meeting the needs of various stakeholder groups

Preferred Experience:

• Experience with LC-MS
• Computational skills enabling automated data acquisition and analysis, and familiarity with related software applications (MS Access, Spotfire)
• Experience in cell culture and cell-based assay
• Familiarity in the use of automation and HTS instrumentation