Senior Scientist II/III, Biological Sciences

Douglas County, KS

Posted: 09/12/2024 Industry: Scientific Job Number: 24-00429

Job Description

Job Description
The Role:
We are seeking a talented, collaborative, highly motivated and self-driven individual to join our Biological Sciences oncology drug discovery group. This Senior Scientist II/III level role requires working closely with the wider multidiscplinary research team to Client new small molecule therapeutics for the treatment of cancer.
The successful candidate will work independently, but also as an integral part of a larger team to achieve collective goals. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding in the fields of contemporary cancer biology, drug discovery and oncology and will apply this to challenging ongoing and new drug discovery programs.
This position will report to a Senior Principal Investigator, Biological Sciences, and work onsite in, Douglas County, Kansas.
What You’ll Do:
  • Design and conduct rigorous experiments to identify and validate potential Client drug targets using state of the art approaches including multiomics based approaches
  • Conceive, develop, and optimize biologically relevant assays, including biochemical and cellular assays, to determine the therapeutic potential of rationally designed targeted small molecules
  • Work closely with the Senior Principal Investigator to explore and develop actionable biomarkers with potential for translational application.
  • Work collaboratively with biologists, and medicinal chemists, to design studies and oversee their execution with external partners to advance drug discovery programs
  • Guide and mentor junior scientists within and outside of the laboratory environment
  • Document experimental design, data analyses and interpretation in an ELN and LIMS system
  • Stay abreast of the latest scientific and technological advancements in the field
  • Author technical reports and presentations to effectively communicate data and analyses
  • Add to culture of collaboration and shared mission to solve complex biological problems
  • Adhere to corporate policies including safety and compliance
Qualifications
What You’ll Bring:
  • A PhD in Cancer Biology, Molecular Biology,, Biochemistry or a related field with 4+ years of drug discovery experience at a biotechnology or pharmaceutical company.
  • Experience of contemporary oncology drug discovery is highly preferred
  • Technical skills required: laboratory experience with molecular and cell biology techniques
  • The ability to think and work independently to design and execute on complex experiments
  • Flexibility and capability to work on multiple research programs simultaneously
  • Other: Computer skills with MS Office (Excel, Word, PPT) and scientific graphing software
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills
  • Strong track record of publications in peer reviewed journals and/or presentations at high caliber scientific conferences highly preferred

We offer an outstanding culture and opportunity for personal and professional growth based on our Core Values:
  • Patients –We are committed to improving the lives of patients living with cancer. They are the driving force behind everything we do.
  • Accountability –We demand accountability for our actions, behaviors, and performance. We recognize our duty to maintain a culture that embraces the uniqueness of our people and finds strength in our differences.
  • Transparency –We strive to provide full visibility to internal and external stakeholders for a complete picture of what we are doing and why.
  • Honesty and Integrity –Trust and mutual respect are essential aspects of our culture. We act with honesty and integrity in all facets of our business, and this serves as the foundation of our work and interactions with others.
  • Stewardship –We are respectful of the resources entrusted to us by the investment community. We act thoughtfully and allocate resources responsibly in seeking to create value for our shareholders.
“How” we work together and the behaviors that we show up with each day are critical to maintaining our positive culture. Our behavioral expectations align with our values to elevate and drive individual and team performance:
  • Lead from where you are –regardless of role or level, we motivate each other to achieve common goals.
  • Drive business results –we navigate forward with our eye on the highest priorities.
  • Partner and collaborate –we cultivate relationships and value ideas, regardless of where they are coming from, to achieve more together.
  • Continuously evolve and improve –we try, we learn, we revise and try again.


Kaztronix is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, veteran status or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local laws. In addition, all human resource actions in such areas as compensation, employee benefits, transfers, layoffs, training and development are to be administered objectively, without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local laws.

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