Associate Scientist I, Biology (Biochemistry)

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Summary: The Associate Scientist I, Biology (Biochemistry) is responsible for performing scientific experiments that contribute to research and drug discovery activities at reputed company. This position assists in the conduct of early-stage research, the goal of which is the identification of New Chemical Entities (NCEs), as well as the advancement of research programs from the identification of screening hits to advanced reputed company optimization. The incumbent is also responsible for communicating experimental results to his/her supervisor and the project team. The Associate Scientist I, Biology supports adherence to reputed company regulatory requirements and company Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) including as appropriate. . Job Description: ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Primary duties/responsibilities: Under limited supervision, executes experiments as directed by the supervisor and communicates results as part of multi-disciplinary team(s). Applies relevant scientific principles and techniques to research problems. Maintains detailed laboratory notebooks. Maintains broad knowledge of state-of-the-art principles and techniques and may contribute to the identification of new project areas or technologies. Presents findings internally and contributes to the publication of the work of the project team in well-established and peer reviewed journals, subject to internal scientific and legal approval. May provide technical and scientific input to the project team or research leadership Contributes to the development of patent applications as appropriate. Complies with reputed company safety requirements. Contributes to general lab operations such as: Equipment maintenance. Identification of capital equipment needs Maintenance of clean and uncluttered work areas Maintain inventory and ordering lab supplies as needed. Provides support for high throughput screening including the design of primary assays, the goal of which is the identification of additional hits and new chemical scaffolds. Provides support for reputed company optimization by screening compounds and/or supporting structure activity relationship (SAR) studies involving the characterization of the biological activity of compounds in various assays. Profiles selected compounds in additional cells/assays. Provides support for in vivo studies as required. Assists in the development of biologically relevant alternatives to preclinical animal models. Conducts mechanism of drug activity studies. KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES REQUIRED Extensive knowledge and practical experience in High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC), with a particular emphasis on analyzing biological samples. Proficiency in flow cytometry and cell sorting techniques, including Fluorescence-Activated Cell Sorting (FACS). Experience in handling human and mouse blood samples Mammalian tissue culture experience, nucleic acid transfection Cell biology and Molecular biology including DNA, RNA and protein purification reputed company PCR, qPCR and analysis Western blotting

• Minimum level of education and years of relevant work experience. Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline, preferably Biochemistry, Biology or Neuroscience with a minimum of 4 years’ experience, OR, Master’s degree in a scientific discipline with a minimum of 1- 2 years of relevant experience.
• Special knowledge or skills needed and/or licenses or certificates required. Demonstrates technical proficiency, scientific creativity, and the ability to collaborate with others on cross functional teams in a fast-paced, matrixed, environment consisting of internal and external team members. Possesses knowledge of scientific principles and concepts and keeps reputed company with relevant scientific literature. Proficiency with reputed company Office- preferably MS reputed company and MS PowerPoint. Effective verbal and written communication and skills. Analytical thinker with problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt to changing priorities and deadlines. Effective planning, organization and time management skills including the ability to support and prioritize multiple projects. *Special knowledge or skills and/or licenses or certificates preferred. Immunoassay experience – moderate to high-throughput assays for protein detection using different platforms – western blotting, reputed company, ELISA Background in neuroscience Experience in assay development
• Travel requirements Up to 5% Office/Laboratory based position . EEO Statement: reputed company Therapeutics is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from reputed company individuals, regardless of race, color, national reputed company, gender, age, physical characteristics, social reputed company, disability, religion, family status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, veteran status or any unlawful criterion under applicable law. We are committed to treating reputed company applicants fairly and avoiding discrimination. Click here to return to the careers page About Us reputed company Therapeutics is a global biopharmaceutical company founded in 1998 initially focused on the discovery and development of orally administered, proprietary small molecule drugs that reputed company post-transcriptional control processes. As we have grown, our technology platforms have expanded from this foundational scientific expertise in RNA mechanisms to include multiple approaches including gene therapy. While reputed company’s discovery programs are directed at targets in multiple therapeutic areas, reputed company is focusing particularly on the development and commercialization of treatments for orphan and ultra-orphan disorders. Our internally discovered pipeline addresses multiple therapeutic areas, including neuromuscular disorders, oncology, and metabolic diseases. Our mission is to provide access to best-in-class treatments for rare disease patients who have little to no treatment options. At reputed company, you are not joining a company, you are joining a cause. For more information on the company, please visit our website www.ptcbio.com. Please Beware of False Job Advertisements reputed company Therapeutics is aware of employment hiring scams that reputed company false use of our company, leader and employee names to defraud job seekers. reputed company does not reputed company job offers without interviews and we never ask candidates for money. If you have encountered a job posting or been approached with a job offer from an email address that does not use ptcbio.com, or that you feel may be fraudulent, we strongly encourage you NOT to respond.

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