We currently have a role available for an Expert In Vitro Biologist.
Job duties include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Establish, expand, and maintain patient-derived and tissue-specific organoid cultures. Independently optimize protocols for improved fidelity, maturation, and biological relevance.
- Independently develop, troubleshoot, and improve complex co-culture model systems incorporating primary human tumor cells, fibroblasts, immune cells, and microenvironment components to deliver robust scientific answers.
- Establish and optimize novel in vitro assays using 3D organotypic models, complex co-cultures, organoids, transwell systems, air-liquid interface, and/or organ-on-a-chip platforms representing both healthy and disease states to support discovery oncology programs.
- Design and execute semi- or high-throughput endpoint and kinetic assays for safety and efficacy screening of molecules during early discovery using advanced microscopy.
- Perform 3D cell culture assays, including viability, proliferation, differentiation, and drug response studies, using cellular and molecular biology techniques such as CellTiter-Glo, Western blotting, ELISA, flow cytometry, and immunofluorescence staining.
Job requirements include, but are not limited to:
- PhD in cell biology, bioengineering, cancer biology, or a related discipline; or MS in a related field with 4+ years of relevant research experience.
- Working knowledge of at least one of the focus areas: renal, pancreatic, lung, or colon biology.
- Experience with molecular biology techniques such as IF, IHC, western blotting, and flow cytometry.
- Experience with advanced microscopy techniques (confocal, light sheet, high-content imaging) for assessing the phenotype of complex models and kinetic assays.
- Excellent communication skills - verbal and written.
- Works well both as a team and as an individual.
- Demonstration of excellent team player skills, very strong attention to detail, very strong problem-solving skills, a high level of learning agility, and the ability to work across functions. The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic and self-motivated, with the leadership and communication skills necessary to operate effectively in a fast-paced multidisciplinary environment with flexibility and an adaptable approach to goal delivery.
This is a day shift position (approx. 8a-5p local time).
This job posting will remain open until 9/14/2026 or until a qualified candidate has been selected, whichever comes first.
