In Vitro Pharmacologist

Associate

In Vitro Pharmacology

Start Date: 5/2/2022

Location: Cambridge, MA  

Hybrid: No

 

General Summary

Orum Therapeutics is seeking a cell biologist with experience in in vitro drug discovery to join our dynamic and growing team in Cambridge, MA.

 

We are working to develop novel targeted therapies to address unmet medical needs in oncology, immunooncology, and other diseases. Entering the clinic, while maintaining focus on both treating patients and developing the next generation of treatments. A dynamic, fun, high-paced, collaborative, and empowered work environment with a focus on moving from idea to drug to therapy.

 

The right candidate is excited about joining a team looking to improve the lives of patients. Deeply organized and experienced with running multiple projects to deliver transformative results. You are team player with independent initiative, ready to implement lean and focused “killer” in vitro experiments to drive validation, lead identification, and candidate optimization. Experienced with multiple cell culture techniques and technologies (lab automation, live-cell imaging.

 

Principle Duties and Responsibilities

·         Expertise in cell culture techniques and cell-based assays (CTG, FACS, etc.)

·         Experience with protein- and RNA-based detection technologies (western blot, ELISA, RT-qPCR, etc.)

·         Experience with small-molecule screening

·         Background in immunology or oncology

·         Some experience with cellular degradation assays such as HiBiT preferred

·         Some experience with biochemical protein interaction assays such as HTRF preferred

 

Skills, Abilities & Competencies

·         1-3 Years of industry experience

·         Strong organizational and time management skills. Ability to organize and prioritize to meet deadlines in an unknown environment with competing priorities.

·         Excellent oral and written communication skills, auditing skills, and proven ability to work autonomously and manage effectively in a matrix environment.

Education- Bachelors/Masters Preferred

Orum offers a Core benefits program which includes: medical, dental, short and long term disability, life insurance and a 401k.

*U.S. citizens and those authorized to work in the U.S. (green card) are encouraged to apply. We are unable to sponsor at this time.

*Candidate must be able to pass a background investigation.

*Unable to work with 3rd party candidates or agencies.

 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily within the context of the representative work environment and physical demands described above. Likewise, qualifications listed are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the position’s essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Orum Therapeutics is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).