DBS - Research Scientist

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DeoBioSciences ("DBS") is a small, lean, startup stage, biotech co. developing a naturally-sourced cancer drug candidate targeting multiple histotypes/tissues of metastatic stage carcinoma, near the GSU downtown campus. To-date, in vitro study data, conducted and vetted at an Ivy League university, has corroborated and met predictions for safety and performance.
DBS is seeking a skilled and motivated short-term, part-time, Research Scientist with cell/tissue culture and bioanalytical experience (flow cytometry, fluorescence assays) to join our lean team, as an independent contractor for a specific project. We offer an ultra-flexible, part-time work schedule (night and weekends available), with “full-time” pay rates and “founding employee” contingent bonus potential. This role is a unique opportunity to gain experience with an early-stage, biotech startup, without quitting your other life pursuits. Success in this project could lay the groundwork for a future, full-time, role/opportunity with a growing, ambitious biotech.

Responsibilities
Either independently or with remote/virtual senior scientist guidance and support:
 

• Establish and maintain sterile, contamination-free, tissue/cell cultures from cancer cell lines and/or primary cells/tissues; expand, harvest, and bank suspension or adherent tissue/cell cultures in support of downstream processing requirements (protein isolation, purification, and analysis)
• Analysis of apoptosis bioassays using fluorescent microscopy and/or flow cytometry
• Perform and analyze functional assays of cell proliferation or targeted apoptosis involving human cancer cell lines.
• Stock, prepare, and/or develop cell media, supplies, reagents, etc.
• Optional: Execute various protein isolation, purification, and analysis protocols and techniques (e.g. Western blotting, SDS-PAGE, FPLC/HPLC), as needed
• Maintain excellent records of experiments, production logs, inventory, and other relevant information.
• Collect and document observations and results; periodically provide updates and present scientific findings to the team.
   

Min. Requirements/Qualifications
 

• Bachelor’s degree in biological science discipline plus >2 years of hands-on relevant experience in research/lab setting or Master’s degree plus >1+ years of experience in research/lab setting or Ph.D. (candidate or post-doc acceptable) with experience in research/lab setting.
• Strong core competencies in mammalian cell/tissue cultures; (cancer tissue culture exp. preferred)
• Knowledge of aseptic techniques in culturing; experience in contamination-free culturing.
• Hands on experience with development of cell/tissue culture protocols for adherent or suspension cells
• Competency in cell bioanalysis using flow cytometry and/or fluorescent microscopy is required;
• Optional but desirable: Hands on experience with isolation, purification and analysis of target proteins using various techniques; (e.g. immunoblot/western blotting, SDS-PAGE (FPLC/HPLC/gravity flow chromatography skills, a major plus)
• Well organized with attention to detail, and ability to document experimental observations and results in a timely manner.
• Solid written and oral communication skills.
• Must be able to work independently, yet collaboratively, for prolonged time periods.
   

About DeoBioSciences, Inc.
DEOBIOSCIENCES IS A QUASI-STEALTH MODE, PRECLINICAL STAGE, BIOTECH CO. DEVELOPING EXPERIMENTAL DRUG CANDIDATES FOR A BROAD RANGE OF ADVANCED/METASTATIC CANCER TYPES IN PEOPLE & THEIR PETS