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Title: Sr. Research Associate or Research Scientist - Drug Discovery
SEngine Precision Medicine is a Seattle based biotech company striving to fulfill the promise of personalized medicine by combining cancer diagnostics and drug discovery. Our CLIA certified high-throughput screening platform for patient derived organoids is not only guiding treatment decisions for individual patients, but also offers a unique opportunity to accelerate the discovery of novel drugs. Our environment is rigorous, fast-paced and collaborative, bringing together passionate individuals who are making an impact. We inspire creativity and discovery by embracing an open culture that fosters innovation, teamwork and excellence.
Responsibilities
- Perform miniaturized drug screens with SEngine’s 3D tissue organoid platform, using liquid handling robotics (i.e. ECHO or Felix), to support SEngine’s growing drug discovery pipeline.
- Grow and expand 2D and 3D cell cultures for drug screening.
- Work closely with software developers to identify bottlenecks and implement automation steps to improve efficiency of cell-based drug screening.
- Organize and analyze data following established SOPs.
- Generate reports that effectively convey data generated, placing it in the broader context of drug discovery and cancer biology.
- Provide and present progress reports to the leadership team.
- Ensure workflow and deliverables are on track and aligned with broader drug discovery strategies and timelines.
- Maintain relationships and communicate strategies with internal teams to ensure alignment of drug discovery goals and facilitate efficient program execution.
- Contribute to team management best practices to ensure high level of sustainable performance.
Requirements
- Masters in Science with 3+ years relevant experience or a PhD with relevant experience.
- Experience with liquid handling and robotics technology, and associated programming.
- Medium- or high-throughput screening experience with demonstrated capability to develop laboratory automation methods.
- Ability to troubleshoot critical liquid handling equipment and processes.
- Experience with sterile technique and handling human cell culture models.
- Expertise in cell viability assays and other cell-based assays.
- Aptitude for integrating inputs from multiple stakeholders to formulate comprehensive experimental plans.
- Ability to prioritize workflows based on the ‘big picture’ to meet milestone deadlines and execute on deliverables in a timely manner.
- Flexible and able to work in a fast-paced, timeline-driven environment.
- Excellent time-management, critical thinking, decision-making skills, and attention to detail.
- Understand interdependencies between technology, operations, and business needs.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to translate work products and needs to a diverse team of biologists, software engineers, and data scientists.
Abilities
- Ability to speak clearly so others can understand
- Ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer)
- Ability to sit for lengthy periods of time
- Ability to stand for lengthy periods of time in a lab environment
- Ability to lift up to 15 lbs.
- Ability to learn innovative technology (i.e., computer software, online programs, company systems, etc.) that enhance productivity and improve performance
- Ability to develop specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish work
- Ability to sequence tasks in a certain order or pattern according to a specific process / project requirements and schedule
Job Type: Full-time, FLSA status: Exempt, Location: Seattle, WA
Join us! SEngine Precision Medicine offers a competitive compensation and benefits package. Please apply with a short cover letter and resume. You are also welcome to call 206-788-5083 for questions.
Visit us: https://senginemedicine.com
SEngine Precision Medicine is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, religion, national origin, disability, and veteran status.