Associate Research Scientist

About Us:
On-Board Services, Incorporated is an on-site contract service provider for a local manufacturing entity providing full time positions to our employees. We offer benefits as well as 401k.
Position Details:
Position Type: 1 year contract with additional opportunity contingent upon performance and continued business need
Job Location: San Diego, CA
Pay Rate: $56.98 per hour.
100% onsite role
Top Skills:
Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline with 2-4 years’ work experience in the Pharma industry.
Demonstrate proficiency with sterile cell culture, cell-based assays (CTG, apoptosis) and molecular
biology techniques (Protein, DNA and RNA isolations, Western blot, qRT-PCR, Flow Cytometry)
Experience with high-throughput drug screening is a plus.
This Associate Research Scientist will join the Translational Development Group in San Diego. The incumbent will be responsible for drug screening, cell-based assay development, and biomarker discovery. The individual will be responsible for the execution of defined experiments and data analysis. The position will require handling of tumor cell lines, blood samples, and patient-derived tissues. The associate will be expected to maintain an electronic lab notebook and organize results into reports or presentations. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication, presentation, writing, and record-keeping skills. The successful candidate will have a proven technical and scientific track record and experience working in a multi-disciplinary team environment.
Responsibilities:

• Semi-independently execute defined experiments, data analysis and data QC
  Report on scientific results to meet project deadlines.
• Work at the bench to develop and execute established and novel molecular and cell-based assays for drug screening as well as understanding molecular pathways (Proliferation, Apoptosis, Flow Cytometry etc.)
• Perform cell biology and molecular biology including primary and tumor cell culture, lentiviral
  transductions, RNA and protein preparation from cells and tissue, RT-PCR, western blotting, and
  ELISA. Some training may be provided.
• Hands on experience in working with CRISPR, siRNA and shRNA is a plus. Training will be provided.
• May involve handling and processing patient derived tissues and blood samples.
• Collaborate effectively and cultivate positive and productive relationships with other scientists.
• May involve presentation of data to manager and project team.
• Thoughtful review of data and help plan next steps.
• Participate in maintenance of routine laboratory instrumentation and supplies.
• Adherence to laboratory safety policies and practices.

Qualifications

• Have a Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline with at least 2-4 years’ work experience in the Pharma industry. Master’s degree acceptable. PhD candidates will not be considered.
• Demonstrate proficiency with sterile cell culture, cell-based assays (CTG, apoptosis) and molecular biology techniques (Protein, DNA and RNA isolations, Western blot, qRT-PCR, Flow Cytometry).
• Experience with high-throughput drug screening is a plus.
• Possess some trouble shooting and problem-solving skills to resolve technical questions in a multi-disciplinary environment.
• Be able to work in fast paced environment with changing priorities.
• Possess excellent communication, organization skills and attention to detail.

On-Board was founded in 1976 by Robert L. Wilson to provide Engineering and Design services to the chemical manufacturing industry. Today, On-Board is a thriving privately held family of companies with services including: Consulting, Professional Engineering, Industrial Maintenance and Facility Management, Contracted Manufacturing and Production Services, as well as Temporary Staffing and Recruiting throughout North America.
The On-Board Family of Companies conducts operations through its Corporate Headquarters located in East Windsor, NJ along with Regional Offices in New Castle, DE and Wake Forest, NC. On-Board’s Mission is to provide “Flexible Service by applying the talents of our people, work processes and technology to meet our clients’ expectations in a Safe, Responsible and Dependable manner.”
All candidates must complete background and drug screenings prior to start.
On-Board Companies provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.
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