Associate Scientist, In Vivo Biology

About Earli 

The mission of the Biotechnology startup Earli Inc. is large and ambitious: to detect and then cure cancer at its earliest stages, effortlessly and pain free. In other words, ‘make cancer a benign experience’. The technology which grounds the company’s efforts ushers in a new era in “synthetic biomarkers” as a novel methodology to detect cancer and then subsequently localize and then treat the cancer.  The enabling technology utilizes “synthetic biomarkers” as a novel methodology to detect, localize and ultimately destroy cancer.   Founded by Sam Gambhir, Cyriac Roeding and David Suhy, the company is well funded by world-class entrepreneurs and venture capital firms. Earli, Inc. is currently based in Redwood City, California. 

Who You Are

• You share our same sense of dedication, scientific passion and entrepreneurial spirit 
• You work well in a fast-paced and extremely focused startup environment 
• You are not only smart, but clever and constantly think outside the box 
• You are able to make logical decisions in an instant when there is little time to evaluate 
• You are a natural communicator and relationship builder 
• You stay calm under high pressure and stress 
• You have the ability to multi-task in a serious way, with an extreme attention to detail 
• You become a representative of the core DNA of the company through who you are 

The Position

Earli, Inc. is currently seeking a motivated Associate Scientist, In Vivo Biology. She/he will be able to:

Your Primary Responsibilities

• Design, plan, perform, and analyze rodent in vivo experiments testing our cancer detection products
• Administer test agents to mice via multiple routes (IV, PO, IP, SC)
• Assess tumor burden by caliper, bioluminescence, fluorescence and microCT measurements
• Rodent blood collections, surgeries, and necropsies
• Biochemical/Molecular analysis or tissues and plasma (i.e. qPCR, Luminex)
• Maintain familiarity with current scientific literature
• Depending on the level of experience, the candidate would be encouraged to lead their own projects and present data to both internal and external stakeholders
• Work independently and collaborate with cross-functional teams in support of team goals

Your Required Experience, Knowledge and Skill

• BSc or MSc in biological science, animal science, or a related discipline with at least four years of relevant experience.
• Proficiency in mouse handling, IV dosing, subcutaneous and orthotopic tumor cell implantation, tissue collection is required
• Some experience working with cancer models is a plus
• Some experience in optical imaging is preferred
• Experience with biochemical and/or molecular techniques is a plus
• Strong communication skills that enable the individual to interact with all levels of management, technical and scientific personnel
• Strong sense of scientific rigor, integrity, and curiosity
• Proficient with basic computer programs routinely used in a lab such as MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, GraphPad Prism
• Highly organized with reliable time-keeping skills and able to maintain detailed documentation
• Ability to work in a team-oriented and fast-paced environment

If interested in applying, please attach a CV or have a well-developed LinkedIn profile for us to be able to assess your background. 

We look forward to hearing from you!