Sr Scientist, Biology
Core
Design and execute rigorous biochemical, biophysical, and cellular assays to support drug discovery programs in Virology, Inflammation, and Oncology.
Role type
Senior Scientist, Drug Discovery (In Vitro Pharmacology)
Builds
Biochemical, biophysical, and cell-based assays for target validation, lead identification, and optimization
Domain
Biopharmaceuticals, Drug Discovery, In Vitro Pharmacology
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research
Required skills
Mechanistic assay development, quantitative pharmacology, experimental design, data interpretation, assay troubleshooting, laboratory documentation, cross-functional collaboration
Preferred skills
Drug discovery experience in biopharmaceutical industry, integrated laboratory automation, high-throughput screening instrumentation, structure-activity relationship optimization, mechanism of action characterization
Technologies
High-throughput screening instrumentation, integrated laboratory automation
Responsibilities
Develop screening and profiling cascades for lead identification and optimization; Design, execute, and troubleshoot biochemical, biophysical, and cell-based assays; Conduct mechanistic studies to characterize pharmacology and target engagement; Independently analyze complex datasets and recommend next steps; Serve as subject-matter expert on cross-functional project teams; Identify and implement emerging technologies to strengthen DST capabilities
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC