Description

As a member of Translational Sciences team Biomarker Assays and Histology Core you will be accountable for development and support of novel immunofluorescence and histology biomarker assays for RVMD RAS(ON) inhibitors.

Specifically, you will be responsible for:

Functioning as a critical contributor to the Biology department and multi-disciplinary research and development project teams you will:

Onboard new technology capabilities

Design and manage experiments in-house, related to the development of novel biomarker assays for oncology pathway inhibitors

Analyze and report biomarker data at internal forums

Evaluate new technologies related to biomarker assays

Develop high-quality protocols, optimize experimental workflows and data outputs to maximize efficiency.

Keep robust documentation of performed experiments

Comply with internal standard operating procedures and other quality criteria, where necessary. Collaborating extensively within the team and cross-functionally

Skills

IHC, Molecular biology, histology, cancer, biomarker

Additional Skills & Qualifications

M.S. in Cancer Biology/Molecular Biology or a related field with 3+ years of industry experience

Extensive assay development and execution experience in IHC and/or mIF,

Results-oriented with a strong track record of research productivity as evidenced, for example, by impactful contributions to drug candidate projects and/or high-quality publications.

In-depth understanding of Oncology preclinical disease models and relevant signaling pathways.

Rigorous, quantitative and detail-oriented

Thrives in a collaborative team setting and is driven by a desire innovate and contribute in a high energy start-up environment.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Demonstrated ability to multi-task, prioritize options, anticipate challenges, and execute on goals as a member of an interdisciplinary team is extremely important.

Preferred Skills and Education:

Ph.D. in Molecular Biology/Cancer Biology or related field

Experience in spatial transcriptomics and/or pathology experience would be a strong plus

An understanding of preclinical to clinical translational concepts would be an advantage

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $70.00 - $80.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Redwood City,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 21, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

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