Associate Scientist – Biology – Bioassays
| Company | Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals |
|---|---|
| Location | San Diego, CA, USA |
| Salary | $65000 – $75000 |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s |
| Experience Level | Junior, Mid Level |
Requirements
- BS with 2+ years of experience in biochemistry, molecular biology, pharmacology or a related field of biology
- Experience in RNA isolation and qPCR, as well as mammalian cell culture and transfection, cell-based assays, ELISA and Western blotting.
- Data collection, analysis, and detailed record keeping.
- Ability to handle multiple projects and deadlines
- Ability to work with a small team of scientists, while working closely with other research groups and senior managers
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Self-motivated team player with the ability to thrive in a fast paced, multi-disciplinary, matrixed environment
Responsibilities
- Perform in vitro and ex vivo studies to facilitate drug discovery and development in various diseases
- Perform gene expression and functional analysis by various methods
- Read and apply relevant scientific literature to projects to troubleshoot and solve problems
- Present research findings to project teams and prepare study reports
- Maintain a high level of productivity in the lab and perform critical experiments
- May interact with multiple program teams
Preferred Qualifications
- Familiar with data analysis software (Microsoft Excel, Prism, etc)