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Scientist III, Discovery Oncology

Exelixis

📍 Alameda, CA

Posted 5 months ago

Quick Info

Experience Level

Mid Level

Minimum Degree

Master

Department

Research Development

Salary Range

$120K - $150K

Job Type

Full Time

Specialty Skills

Cell-based assaysOncology drug discoveryMechanism of action studiesSmall molecule evaluationFunctional assay development

About the Role

The successful and highly motivated candidate will work to identify the mechanism(s) of action of small molecular agents in cellular systems, evaluate the activity of small molecules in cell-based assays for oncology drug discovery, and help to enable new technologies for drug discovery efforts in cell models. Comfortable in a dynamic and energetic team-based environment, the ideal candidate will actively contribute to develop cell-based functional assays and problem resolving, reliably execute experiments, interpret and analyze results. Good lab practicing and multitasking are required. This job will require the candidate to have good organization, communication and teamwork skills as well as flexibility and versatility to meet deadlines.