CareerPlan

Senior Scientist - Precision Oncology

US - California - Thousand OaksFull-time$127k2026-10-09 → 2026-11-10
No visa sponsorship

Core

Uncover and translate cancer biology to enable the discovery and advancement of novel therapeutic programs for oncology.

Role type

Senior Scientist (Precision Oncology Research)

Builds

Novel therapeutic programs and oncology discoveries

Domain

Biotechnology / Oncology / Cancer Biology

Required skills

cancer cell biology, mechanistic pharmacology, quantitative experimental design, CRISPR genome-editing, advanced imaging technologies, high-throughput assay development, data analysis

Preferred skills

first-author publications in high-impact journals, patent inventorship, small-molecule oncology drug discovery, image-analysis workflows, automation-compatible workflows

Technologies

CRISPR, high-content imaging, quantitative microscopy, live-cell imaging, phenotypic imaging, AI tools

Responsibilities

Design and execute studies to validate oncology targets and define mechanisms of action; Apply advanced CRISPR genome-editing technologies; Evaluate and apply emerging technologies and AI tools; Establish quantitative assays to investigate target engagement and protein function; Analyze and interpret complex data; Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC