Zenith LifeScience · 1 day ago
Senior Scientist
Waltham, MA
Contract
Onsite
Senior Level
6+ years expZenith LifeScience is seeking a highly motivated, lab-based biologist to join their team in Waltham, MA. The role focuses on supporting small molecule drug discovery projects within Oncology, including validating oncology targets and developing cell-based assays.
Clinical TrialsConsultingLife SciencePharmaceuticalProduct Research
Responsibilities
Oncology Target Validation: Identify and validate oncology targets using preclinical models such as cell lines and organoids, and generate derivative models using genetic approaches
Assay Development: Develop, implement, and troubleshoot cell-based phenotypic assays including proliferation, survival, cell cycle, and apoptosis across 2D/3D and clonogenic formats
Experimental Design & Execution: Design and conduct experiments to understand mechanisms of action and identify candidate biomarkers utilizing western blotting, ELISA, flow cytometry, RT-PCR, and high-content imaging approaches
Data Analysis & Communication: Analyze, interpret, and effectively communicate experimental data within the team and across projects
Record Keeping & Data Generation: Maintain clear and accurate records in accordance with best practices, including data generation for AI application and deployment
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Master's degree in biology or a relevant scientific field with 6+ years post-graduation research experience, or PhD with at least 2 years post-graduation research experience
Demonstrated skill in data generation, management, and analysis
Positive, collaborative attitude and a strong willingness to learn
Ability to work independently to execute experiments, identify key scientific questions, and analyze data
Expertise in cancer cell biology and genetics
Drug discovery experience in academic, biotech, or pharmaceutical settings
Broad assay platform familiarity and experience with assay development or automation
High-throughput data generation experience, with the ability to analyze such data including applying data science methods to large-scale omics datasets
Company
Zenith LifeScience
Zenith LifeScience is a consulting company that specializes in clinical trials, research, pharmacovigilance, and regulatory compliance.
51-200 employees
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Funding
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