Overview
On Site
BASED ON EXPERIENCE
Contract - W2
Contract - Independent
Contract - 12+ mo(s)
Skills
ASSAY
SMALL MOLECULES
SMALL MOLECULE
BINDING
FRET
FP
PCR
DRUG
DISCOVERY
THROUGHPUT SCREENING
HTS
Job Details
Payrate: $35.60 - $40.55/hr.
Summary:
We are seeking a talented and motivated individual with expertise in enzymology and biochemical assay development to support small molecule drug discovery. The successful candidate should possess strong technical expertise & exceptional hands-on laboratory skills, have excellent written and oral communication skills, enjoy working in a fast-paced multi-functional team environment, and keep current with field of expertise, including literature and technology development.
Day to Day Responsibilities:
Preferred Qualifications:
Top 3 Must Have Skill Sets:
Pay Transparency: The typical base pay for this role across the U.S. is: $35.60 - $40.55/hr. Final offer amounts, within the base pay set forth above, are determined by factors including your relevant skills, education and experience and the benefits package you select. Full-time employees are eligible to select from different benefits packages. Packages may include medical, dental, and vision benefits, 10 paid days off, 401(k) plan participation, commuter benefits and life and disability insurance.
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Summary:
We are seeking a talented and motivated individual with expertise in enzymology and biochemical assay development to support small molecule drug discovery. The successful candidate should possess strong technical expertise & exceptional hands-on laboratory skills, have excellent written and oral communication skills, enjoy working in a fast-paced multi-functional team environment, and keep current with field of expertise, including literature and technology development.
Day to Day Responsibilities:
- Contribute to the assay strategies and apply a variety of scientific principles and concepts to the assay design, assay development and troubleshooting in support of small molecule drug discovery.
- Develop and execute biochemical assays and convert into high-throughput screening (HTS) format to enable HTS campaign and meet project goals.
- Apply sophisticated biochemical and biophysical assay techniques to develop and perform potency, kinetic and mechanistic assays for hits validation, compound-target engagement, and SAR study.
- Advance biochemical/biophysical assay screening capabilities and evaluate new assay technologies and experimental approaches using scientific theory and technical literature.
- Strong data analysis capabilities and able to communicate and present research results and provide scientific and technical support.
- Collaborate with internal cross-functional teams and external partners to enable project progression.
Preferred Qualifications:
- PhD in pharmacology, biochemistry, molecular biology, or a related discipline.
- Expertise in enzymology, ligand binding kinetics, and mechanism-of-action studies.
- A deep and broad understanding of the development, validation & execution of a wide array of binding & functional activity-based assays such as TR-FRET, FP, PCR etc.
- Experience in evaluation and implementing new technologies to enhance screen capabilities and assay performance for small molecules and/or oligonucleotides
- Proficiency in assay development to screen and characterize covalent inhibitors is plus
- Experience with microplate readers such as PerkinElmer Envision and automated liquid handling systems including Multidrop, acoustic dispensers, and digital dispensers.
- Expertise in handling, analyzing and visualizing assay data sets and proficient in software platforms such as GraphPad Prism.
- Drug discovery research experience in diverse target classes is a plus but not required.
- Detail-oriented and analytical with excellent problem-solving skills.
- Excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills, along with the ability to work in a flexible team-oriented environment.
Top 3 Must Have Skill Sets:
- Experience in evaluation and implementing new technologies to enhance screen capabilities and assay performance for small molecules
- A deep and broad understanding of the development, validation & execution of a wide array of binding & functional activity-based assays such as TR-FRET, FP, PCR etc.
- Excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills, along with the ability to work in a flexible team-oriented environment.
Pay Transparency: The typical base pay for this role across the U.S. is: $35.60 - $40.55/hr. Final offer amounts, within the base pay set forth above, are determined by factors including your relevant skills, education and experience and the benefits package you select. Full-time employees are eligible to select from different benefits packages. Packages may include medical, dental, and vision benefits, 10 paid days off, 401(k) plan participation, commuter benefits and life and disability insurance.
For information about our collection, use, and disclosure of applicant's personal information as well as applicants' rights over their personal information, please see our Privacy Policy ( policy).
Aditi Consulting LLC uses AI technology to engage candidates during the sourcing process. AI technology is used to gather data only and does not replace human based decision making in employment decisions. By applying for this position, you agree to Aditi s use of AI technology, including calls from an AI Voice Recruiter.
#AditiConsulting
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