Job Details


Requisition Number 16-0139
Post Date 3/17/2016
Title Research Associate
City Hamilton
State NJ
Company Venenum Biodesign, LLC
Description

VENENUM BIODESIGN L.L.C. is dedicated to the discovery and identification of novel small molecule therapeutic products. Our mission is to improve the lives of patients through early stage drug discovery research at novel targets and collaborating or partnering our research with pharmaceutical companies to advance our discoveries to medicine. We are looking for a motivated individual to work as a Research Associate in the Discovery Biology group. The successful candidate will contribute to the work of a multi-disciplinary community of scientists, supporting the development of novel therapeutics.

Responsibilities:

  • Develop, validate, and implement biochemical and cell based assays for high throughput screening and compound profiling
  • Maintain cell lines in support of drug discovery efforts
  • Enter and analyze data using software such as Microsoft Excel, GraphPad Prism, and IDBS ActivityBase
  • Write reports and presentations on research data
  • Program and operate microplate readers
  • Program and operate automated liquid handler systems
    • Requirements

  • B.S. or M.S. in biochemistry, cell biology or related field
  • At least 2+ years experience in drug discovery research
  • Experience with biochemical and cell-based assay development required
  • Experience with cell line maintenance and tissue culture required
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office software

    Preferred:

  • Experience in HTRF, FP, and luminescent detection technologies is beneficial
  • Experience with miniaturized plate formats (e.g. 384- and 1536-well) is beneficial
  • Experience with software such as IDBS ActivtyBase, and GraphPad Prism
  • Experience in the programming and use of automated liquid handing systems (e.g. Biomek FX, PerkinElmer Janus, Multidrop Combi) and microplate readers (e.g. PerkinElmer EnVision, PerkinElmer ViewLux, Molecular Devices FLIPR-TETRA) is beneficial
  • Good communication skills
  • Ability to effectively work independently with minimal direction
  • Ability to work collaboratively within project teams

    We Offer:

  • Competitive Salary
  • Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
  • Short and Long Term Disability
  • Life Insurance
  • Dependent Care Flex Spending Account
  • Voluntary Policies (Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness & Supplemental STD)
  • Legal Plan & Identity Theft Protection •401(k) Plan
  • Paid Vacation & Holiday
  • Business Casual Work Environment
  • Credit Union

    Visit us at http://www.venenumbiodesign.com/.

    Venenum Biodesign, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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