Sr Scientist

Location Roseville, MN USA Company Overview HiberCell's ( www.hibcercell.com ) scientific approach is focused on the foundational biology of dormancy and the three mechanistic pillars leveraged by this biology: disseminated tumor cells, adaptive stress biology and the tumor microenvironment. Through a deep and robust exploration of this science, HiberCell is assembling a pipeline of differentiated therapeutic opportunities focused on treating relapsed and metastatic cancer.

. Responsibilities As an immunologist on our research and development team. you will be an integral part of a cross-functional, extremely collaborative group that bridges research efforts across both clinical and discovery research realms. Your responsibilities will include:

· Design and execute cell-based, tissue-based and in vitro immunological assays on both clinical and preclinical samples

· Lead and perform in vivo studies using existing mouse tumor models and assist in the development of novel in vivo and ex vivo tumor models

· Develop and validate flow cytometry panels for immunophenotyping in both mouse and human systems

· Test, analyze, organize, and communicate immune correlative data generated from in vitro , in vivo, and clinical studies

· Maintain proper records in accordance with SOPs

· Collaboration, exchange, and contribution to a stimulating scientific and laboratory culture along with other R&D group members is expected

· Communicate own and team's work effectively orally and in writing; contribute to writing protocols, procedures, technical reports, manuscripts, conference abstracts

· Strive to develop scientific and drug development expertise by expanding scientific/technical knowledge and skill sets

Basic Qualifications

• PhD degree in immunology/cell biology/molecular biology with 5-8 years of relevant industry experience

Additional Skills/Preferences

• Expertise in handling small animals, drug administration, blood and tissue collections
• Expertise with primary immune or cancer cell preparation from blood or tissues is strongly preferred
• Expertise in flow cytometry analysis, tissue culture, cellular and biochemical assays using primary and cultured cells, technologies in protein and RNA expression analysis is desired
• Proficient with basic computer programs routinely used in a lab such as MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, GraphPad Prism, and FlowJo
• Experience in handling, logging, and organization of clinical biospecimens and familiarity with laboratory information systems (LIMS).
• Strong organizational skills and attention to details. Maintain research data and records with highest integrity.
• Communicate own work effectively orally and in writing; contribute to writing protocols, SOP, and technical reports; provide input for scientific reports
• Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to be employed in the United States