Assistant Scientist, Pharmacology

Job Description

Nitto BioPharma, Inc.

 

JOB DESCRIPTION

 

Position: Assistant Scientist

Reporting To: Staff Scientist

Location: San Diego, CA

Position Objective

 

Nitto BioPharma, Inc., Nitto BioPharma, Inc., is a biopharmaceutical company focusing on discovery and development of novel RNA-based therapeutics for intractable diseases. Nitto BioPharma, Inc. is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Assistant Scientist to join our oncology drug discovery research team. The successful candidate will be a critical team member primarily involved in executing pre-clinical molecular oncology studies to evaluate novel drug candidates and treatment modalities.

 

 

Responsibilities

· Perform cell culture and maintenance of cancer cell lines to be used to assess novel compounds.

· Execute in vitro assays including RT-PCR, ELISA, Toxicity, Western blot, RNA extraction and other biology techniques.

· Extract RNA from animal tissue for validation assays including efficacy and biodistribution.

· Execution of assays for data collection and achieve study package completion.

• Have solid understanding of study protocols and implement/validate protocols.
• Able to independently perform sample extractions, sample and/or data analysis with training and/or limited supervision.
• Recognize unexpected problems and work with supervisor to solve.
• Accurately and precisely record data and maintain study records in a timely fashion during study period.
• Communicate with team members and supervisors.

 

Education and/or Experience:

 

· B.Sc. with 7 to 9 years of experience or M.Sc. with 3 to 6 years of experience required in biology, engineering or related field.

· Strong background in biology, in vitro pharmacology, oncology or related science.

· Knowledge and proficient use of computer software and Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) are essential

· Excellent oral and written English communication skills are a must

· Expert Knowledge of scientific principles and concepts.

 

 

 

Physical Job Requirements:

 

Office/Lab environment. Lifting up to 50 pounds may be required. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use their hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and telephone keypad or to write, as well as talk and hear. They are required to stand, walk or sit, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to focus.

 

 

Disclaimer: This job description reflects management’s assignment of essential job duties; and nothing in this herein restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

 

Company Description

Nitto BioPharma, Inc. is a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company located in San Diego focused on the discovery and development of novel RNA-based therapeutics for intractable diseases. Nitto BioPharma offers unique RNA drug and its delivery solutions by designing novel biodegradable drug delivery systems with the ability to target specific cells and efficiently deliver the cargo into the cells. Clinical assets include two Phase 2 clinical programs, a first-in-class drug for the treatment of liver fibrosis (with Bristol-Myers Squibb), and idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, as well as a Phase 1 oncology program to treat non-small cell lung cancer.

Nitto BioPharma's mission is to develop and deliver innovative life-transforming therapies for patients with unmet medical needs. Leveraging the long-standing success and track record of Nitto Denko Corporation (Nitto), Nitto BioPharma has created a new and efficient business unit that allows pharmaceutical products to be brought to market at a fast pace. Our long-term vision and unparalleled, multi-disciplinary team of researchers from all over the globe make Nitto BioPharma a vibrant and exciting work environment.

Nitto BioPharma is a key asset of Nitto. Since its establishment in 1918, Nitto has created over 13,500 products based on its core technologies and has contributed to customers' value creation with innovative ideas. The core of Nitto's life science business consists of contract manufacturing and drug discovery.