Associate Scientist, Cell Signaling and Assay Development

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$111,944 U.S. median for this role

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+13.7% - Much faster than average

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2024 and Employment Projections, 2024-2034.

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About this role

Associate Scientist, Cell Signaling and Assay Development Minneapolis, MN POSITION SUMMARY: Reporting to the Director, Tissue or Assay / Laboratory Manager, the Associate Scientist will play a key role in the development, validation, and execution of live-cell assays supporting translational oncology research. This individual will contribute to advancing precision medicine by characterizing cell signaling pathways and ensuring the generation of high-quality, reproducible data in a high-complexity, CLIA-certified laboratory environment. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: Assay Development & Validation: Design, develop, validate, and transfer cell signaling and pathway-based assays across multiple cancer tissue types. Cell Culture & Maintenance: Culture, maintain, and ensure consistency of human cell lines and primary samples under varied laboratory conditions. Cellular Characterization: Perform phenotypic and pathway characterization using cell-based assays and integrate informatics data to identify and classify cell types. Regulatory Compliance: Adhere to CAP/CLIA standards and HIPAA regulations, maintaining compliance within a high-complexity clinical testing environment. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Scientific Directors and laboratory leadership to troubleshoot assays, optimize protocols, and improve laboratory efficiency. Quality & Data Integrity: Monitor and maintain quality control processes, including QC metrics, preventive maintenance (PM), and standard operating procedures (SOPs), ensuring data accuracy and reliability. QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS: Education & Experience: Ph.D. in a relevant scientific discipline with experience in activity-based live-cell assay development for small molecules; OR Master's degree with 5+ years of relevant industry experience; OR Bachelor's degree in a scientific field with 6-8+ years of relevant industry experience. Required Technical Skills: Hands-on experience with human cell culture techniques Experience

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