Sr. Research Associate
Hays

Job Info

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The end client is unable to sponsor or transfer visas for this position; all parties authorized to work in the US without sponsorship are encouraged to apply.

A Pharmaceutical Company is seeking a Sr. Research Associate in Princeton, NJ.

Role Description

We are seeking a scientist with in vivo skills to support the discovery and development of new drugs targeting a variety of oncology indications, mostly solid tumors. Ideal candidates must be skilled in animal handling (mice) including drug administration by multiple routes, tumor implanting and tissue harvesting. Additional experience with in vitro techniques such as cell culture, cell isolation, Mesoscale, Nanostring, IHC, Western Blot, and qPCR are preferred.

Open to weekend work (about 2 hrs most weekends).

Skills & Requirements

• Bachelor's degree with at least 3 years or Master's degree in Immunology, Cell Biology, Cancer Biology, or Molecular Biology with 2 years of experience. Candidates with a background in Cancer Biology will be preferred.
• Experience with in vivo tumor models, including tumor volume measurement, drug dosing via various routes, injection, blood and tissue collection and processing required. Experience with tumor imaging techniques is valued, but not required.
• Experience with cell culture, isolation of primary cell populations and performing cellular assays.
• Experience with in vitro techniques such as ELISA, MSD, western blot, immunohistochemistry, etc. is preferred.
• Data analysis skills and experience with a variety of software applications such as Excel, Word, Powerpoint and Graphpad prism are required. Experience with Studylog is preferred.

Why Hays?

You will be working with a professional recruiter who has intimate knowledge of the industry and market trends. Your Hays recruiter will lead you through a thorough screening process in order to understand your skills, experience, needs, and drivers. You will also get support on resume writing, interview tips, and career planning, so when there's a position you really want, you're fully prepared to get it.

Additionally, this position is a contract role where Hays offers you the opportunity to enroll in full medical, dental or vision benefits.

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401K
• Life Insurance ($20,000 benefit)

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Hays is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Drug testing may be required; please contact a recruiter for more information. #1137902

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