Proclinical Staffing ยท 5 days ago
Research Scientist, Cell and Molecular Biology
Wilmington, DE
Full-time
Onsite
Mid LevelProclinical Staffing is a leading life sciences recruiter, and they are seeking a Research Scientist specializing in Cell and Molecular Biology to contribute to cancer drug discovery programs. In this role, the scientist will develop pre-clinical model systems and collaborate with teams to advance research goals.
Staffing & Recruiting
Hiring Manager
Michael Raletz
Responsibilities
Design, execute, and interpret experiments using chemical and genetic approaches with scientific independence
Develop and utilize disease-relevant preclinical models to explore target biology and address complex hypotheses
Support small- and large-molecule screening efforts, ensuring data quality and translational relevance
Collaborate with internal teams across drug discovery functions to achieve shared objectives
Adapt and acquire new skills and competencies as required by project needs
Communicate complex scientific findings effectively to both internal and external audiences
Qualification
Required
Degree in molecular biology, stem cell biology, or a related field (Bachelor's with relevant experience or Master's with industry experience)
Proven expertise in developing and optimizing functional cellular assays for proliferation, differentiation, and apoptosis in biologically relevant models
Strong theoretical and practical knowledge of primary stem cells
Proficiency in molecular and cellular biology techniques such as ELISA, MSD-based assays, Western blotting, multicolor flow cytometry, and CRISPR-Cas9 gene-editing platforms
Preferred
Experience in hematopoietic stem cell biology or myeloid malignancies (e.g., MPN, MDS, AML) is highly preferred
Experience with CRISPR-based screening is a plus
Company
Proclinical Staffing
At Proclinical Staffing, our life science recruitment services support our partners with permanent and contract vacancies by connecting them with specialist talent across the globe.
Founded in 2005
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase