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Synectics Inc. · 3 days ago

Associate Scientist

North Chicago, IL

Contract

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

Synectics Inc. is focused on delivering high quality drug development candidates in cancer biology. The Associate Scientist will engage in routine mammalian cell culture, biobank maintenance, and support for cell-based assays while adapting to project needs and contributing to discussions on results interpretation.

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Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be a member of a cancer biology team focused on delivering high quality drug development candidates for promising novel therapeutic targets

The major responsibilities will include routine mammalian cell culture, biobank maintenance and providing reliable support for cell-based assays to enable SAR studies

Developing and performing in vitro assays, assay troubleshooting, data analysis/interpretation/reporting and automation protocol development

Expected to rapidly learn the daily operation of the lab, readily adapt to changing project needs, semi-independently plan and execute projects, and develop appropriate problem-solving skills

Expected to maintain fluency with relevant scientific literature and rationale surrounding project targets and to be an active contributor in group discussions on results interpretation and biology activity direction

Qualification

Mammalian cell cultureVitro assaysData analysisSmall molecule drug discoveryHigh-throughput assay approachesSpectroscopic techniquesTeamworkCommunication skillsProblem-solving skills

Required

Bachelor's Degree, or equivalent education, with typically 3 or more years' experience or Master's Degree or equivalent education (no additional experience)

Fluency with general biology lab procedures - emphasis in mammalian cell culture employing excellent aseptic technique

Ability to interpret and document results, prepare reports, and present information to colleagues

Ability to independently conduct and interpret experiments and effectively function in a goal-oriented team environment

Preferred

Experience with simultaneously culturing multiple adherent and suspension cancer cell lines

Previous experience in small molecule drug discovery, either in academic or industrial settings

Experience in collaborative and matrixed environments

Working knowledge of high-throughput assay approaches

Experience with spectroscopic techniques (especially fluorescence, luminescence) and assay automation

Excellent teamwork and communication skills and adherence to good laboratory conduct, documentation practices and safety guidelines are essential

Benefits

Healthcare Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents healthcare coverage through BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics. Premiums are subsidized by Synectics.

Dental Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents a dental plan through MetLife. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.

Vision Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees vision insurance through VSP. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.

401(k) Plan: The Synectics Inc. Investment Savings Retirement Plan. Synectics offers all employees who are 21 years of age or older the opportunity to invest in the 401(k) Plan on the first enrollment date that is at least 30 days after employment begins. Enrollment dates are each January 1st, April 1st, July 1st, and October 1st.

Technical Certification Bonus: Synectics is pleased to award its employees a bonus of up to $500 for an approved professional certification. In determining the bonus amount, Synectics will consider the cost of the test(s) for any certification relating to your current position, achieved during your employment with us. Only one Certification Bonus per calendar year may be awarded per employee. Only current, active employees will be eligible to receive this bonus. It will be awarded 90 days after the Synectics office has received documentation confirming the successful completion of the certification.