Senior Scientist, Oncology

Metro International BioTech, a subsidiary of EdenRoc Sciences, LLC, is a fast-paced, privately held, therapeutics start-up headquartered in Worcester, MA. Our mission is the discovery and development of innovative therapies that ameliorate chronic diseases associated with human aging.

As a Senior Scientist, Oncology at MetroBiotech, you will:

• Develop and optimize oncology and immune-oncology assays and implement new technologies to assess the mechanism of action of molecules of therapeutic interest as well as identification of biomarkers
• Lead efforts to characterize multiple cancer cell lines and tissues that express molecular targets of interest
• Contribute to cross-functional investigations of lead molecules in collaboration with cell biologists, pharmacologists and medicinal chemists
• Address and support CRO research projects to establish nonclinical pharmacology and biodistribution properties of lead molecules
• Implement a translational strategy for lead oncology compounds and participate on the preclinical development team
• Interact with clinical oncology collaborators for design of early phase trials of clinical stage molecules
• Write reports, make presentations, and communicate project deliverables for internal and external use

Candidates for this position must have:

• A Ph.D. or MD/Ph.D. degree in Cancer Biology, Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, or a related discipline, and at least five years of relevant job-related experience in studying cancer biology/oncology in academia or an industry setting, including investigations with tumor cell culture and in vivo cancer models
• A strong publication record demonstrating success in independent research is preferred
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, and current analytical software.
• Skill in analyzing transcriptomic, genomic, and proteomic datasets is a plus.
• Excellent English written and verbal communication skills required with the ability to work with scientists in other disciplines
• A team player with demonstrated ability to adapt priorities to meet business needs

Metro is an equal opportunity employer offering Fortune 500 benefits including medical, dental, vision and generous paid time off. Due to the nature of our work and necessary collaboration, this is an in-office position, remote work is not an option. As such, candidates living in or near Eastern/Central Massachusetts are preferred.

No recruiters please.