Senior Research Investigator to Associate Director, Cancer Biology

Synnovation Therapeutics is a precision medicine company developing small molecule therapies optimized to achieve best-in-class pharmacology against highly validated disease targets. Synnovation’s pipeline is built around highly validated precision oncologic targets where greater potency and selectivity and optimized pharmaceutical properties have the potential to address liabilities in existing standards of care, and meaningfully improve patient outcomes.

We are currently seeking a highly creative and motivated scientist with a strong scientific background in cancer biology and pharmacology to join our biology team as a Senior Research Investigator to Associate Director. The ideal candidate should have demonstrated expertise in cellular assays and mechanism of action studies. This is a fantastic opportunity with significant growth potential for a detail-oriented, highly creative and productive candidate who is dedicated to science and hands-on research.

The level will be commensurate with the successful candidate’s experience. This position is based at our Wilmington, DE site.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and optimize cell-based assays to support drug discovery and development
• Independently execute experiments, generate and analyze data, and report findings to the project team
• Perform routine cell culture, develop and characterize novel cell lines and primary cell systems for pharmacology studies and disease modeling applications
• Prepare tissue samples and conduct protein or molecular analyses for pharmacodynamics or mechanism of action studies
• Design and execute experiments to characterize compound mode of action and pharmacological activity in cell and animal models using a range of biochemical and cellular techniques
• Foster and contribute to a positive and collaborative research environment. Maintain a neat and safe laboratory space, contribute to upkeep of equipment and inventory with other team members
• Clearly document research work and communicate results to team members
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to advance drug discovery projects

Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in cancer biology, pharmacology, cell biology with 0-5 year industry experience in assay development
• Strong background in cancer biology, molecular and cellular biology, or pharmacology with extensive hands-on experience in tissue culture, cell analysis, and biochemical techniques including western blotting, RT-PCR, ELISA, FACS, HTRF, ICE/ICW, AlphaLISA, MSD, and other luminescence or fluorescence-based assays
• Detail-oriented, highly organized, and capable of maintaining excellent lab records
• Entrepreneurial with a can-do attitude, a team player and embraces the opportunities and challenges of start-up culture
• Ability to adapt to a fast-paced environment and maintain high productivity

Benefits:

• Competitive salary package with title to be commensurate with experience.
• Comprehensive benefits including health insurance, retirement plans, stock options and paid time off.
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth in a collaborative work environment.

For full consideration, please send your resume and any other information you would like to share to careers@synnovationtx.com and reference this job is the title.

Synnovation Therapeutics is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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