Scientist/Senior Scientist
Sai Life Sciences a leading global contract research and manufacturing organization that provides services to the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries. Sai Life Sciences is building a new research hub in the heart of Cambridge MA (USA) to work with world-class companies around the globe, to solve unique problems across a wide spectrum of drug discovery activities.
We are seeking innovative and highly motivated scientists to join our growing Discovery Biology team as a Scientist/Senior Scientist (title commensurate with experience). This role will work collaboratively with members of the Sai biology group and will interface with our bio-pharma clients and lead the design, development, and implementation of in vitro experiments to address the unique needs of our individual partners with the goal to build lasting business relationships.
Requirements and Qualifications:
- B.S. with 10 plus years or M.S/Ph.D with 5+ years of relevant experience preferably in bio-pharmaceutical/ life science industry
- Proven experience developing biochemical assays and adapting established assays for higher throughput applications
- Extensive practical enzymology, biochemistry, and molecular biology knowledge
- Experience in medium-throughput screening methodologies and automation
- Experience with in vitro assays against diverse targets using multiple detection modalities with proficiency in analysis of assay readouts and statistical analysis
- Hands-on experience with mammalian cell culture and cell-based assays
- Demonstrated ability to solve complex problems, independently troubleshoot and deliver results in fast paced environments
- Proven ability to effectively work in team environment across multiple projects
- Experience mentoring junior scientists
- Demonstrated adaptability and desire to learn new skills and core competencies
- Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills with clear and effective communication skills to build positive relationships with our partners
- Deep sense of scientific excellence and integrity
Additional qualifications preferred but not required:
- Experience in oncology, immunology, or neuroscience
- Experience in stem cell biology and/or 3D cell culture
- Hands-on experience with flow cytometry to analyze immune cells
- Experience with high content microscopy and genetic target modulation (siRNA, shRNA, CRISPR)