Biology Associate – Drug DiscoveryWilmington, DE- 1 year assignment Job DescriptionBiotechnology lab seeking a highly motivated and interactive individual with a background in cell/molecular biology, demonstrating versatility and a willingness to adapt and contribute across various stages of the drug discovery process.Responsibilities:
Evaluate the potency and selectivity of new molecules in various functional and phenotypic cell-based assays.
Maintain accurate records of experiments, analyze and interpret results, present summaries, and generate reports of the studies
Work in close collaboration with preclinical development teams and communicate results in a timely manner.
Maintain laboratory equipment and restock supplies.
Qualifications:
Should have a Bachelor’s program. Preferred majors are molecular/cell biology, cancer biology, or equivalent discipline.
Must have experience in tissue culture, western blot, cell and gene therapy assay
Experience in cell and molecular biology techniques such as RT-PCR, flow cytometry and ELISA is preferred.
Experience with Microsoft Excel, ImageJ, Graphpad Prism is preferred.
Proficient at conducting review of relevant scientific literature using Pubmed
Should be self-motivated and organized, with excellent verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to work efficiently and independently in a team/matrix environment
Additional Information:This is an on-site position at our Wilmington, DE site.This position requires 90% wet lab work, focusing on hands-on experimental tasks.As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here (https://www.mykelly.com/help-support-working-with-kelly-us/#Benefits) for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.Why Kelly ® Science & Clinical?Kelly Science & Clinical is your connection to premier scientific and clinical companies looking to hire industry experts just like you. Our team creates expert talent solutions to solve the world’s most critical challenges. Every day, we match science professionals with dream jobs that fit their skills, interests, and career goals—it’s the way we think job searching should be. Nearly 100 percent of our science recruiters have a professional background and education in science, so we know a thing or two about the science market and how to get your expertise noticed.About KellyWork changes everything. And at Kelly, we’re obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it’s about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It’s the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It’s the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life—just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.Kelly Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We welcome, value, and embrace diversity at all levels and are committed to building a team that is inclusive of a variety of backgrounds, communities, perspectives, and abilities. At Kelly, we believe that the more inclusive we are, the better services we can provide. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to Kelly’s Human Resource Knowledge Center.
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