Job Description
Job Description
Key Responsibilities:
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The Immune-oncology Discovery group is seeking a talented and motivated Senior Research Scientist to support our human tumor bank.
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Receiving, preserving, and storage human tissues that arrive regularly; managing sample inventory and metadata
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Collaborating with groups across Oncology Discovery to develop assays and deliver samples that will drive the Oncology pipeline forward; and support exploratory efforts to establish complex in vitro models.
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This role offers the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies in a dynamic and innovative environment.
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Receive, process, and preserve human primary tissues in a timely manner
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Maintain an up-to-date inventory of samples
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Submit samples for RNA, mutation, and Lunit AI analysis
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Collaborate with Discovery groups to deliver samples suitable for assays
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Collaborate with Data Sciences to manage sample metadata
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Support assay development with primary human tissues
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Support complex in vitro model development
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Tumor bank support to process tissues, manage inventory, distribute samples, organize data, interact with CROs, and support assay development.
Qualifications
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PhD with 0-5 years of experience; OR
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BS or equivalent and extensive, typically 10+ years of experience; OR
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MS or equivalent education with typically 8+ years of experience
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Demonstrated experience (5+ years) supporting Immune-oncology research or related therapeutic areas, preferably in an industry setting.
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Expertise working with primary human samples, including immune cells
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Familiarity with omics databases and biobanks.
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Excellent organization and communication skills.
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Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary, fast-paced environment.
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Flow Cytometry experience (multi-parameter)
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Detail-oriented
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Tissue culture
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Primary human samples/assays
Preferred Qualifications:
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Previous industry experience in pharmaceutical or biotechnology companies.
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Experience with complex in vitro models.
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Experience managing metadata.
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Spectral Flow experience preferred
Benefits:
Healthcare Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents healthcare coverage through BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics. Premiums are subsidized by Synectics.
Dental Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents a dental plan through MetLife. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.
Vision Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees vision insurance through VSP. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.
401(k) Plan: The Synectics Inc. Investment Savings Retirement Plan. Synectics offers all employees who are 21 years of age or older the opportunity to invest in the 401(k) Plan on the first of the month following at least 1 calendar year after employment begins.
Synectics is an equal opportunity employer.
Company DescriptionSynectics is a leading staffing and workforce solutions company dedicated to connecting exceptional talent with top organizations. We specialize in IT, engineering, finance, healthcare, and professional services recruitment, offering both contract and permanent staffing solutions. With a people-first approach, we focus on understanding the unique needs of our clients and candidates to create long-term, successful matches. Our mission is to empower businesses with the right talent while helping professionals achieve rewarding career opportunities
Company Description
Synectics is a leading staffing and workforce solutions company dedicated to connecting exceptional talent with top organizations. We specialize in IT, engineering, finance, healthcare, and professional services recruitment, offering both contract and permanent staffing solutions. With a people-first approach, we focus on understanding the unique needs of our clients and candidates to create long-term, successful matches. Our mission is to empower businesses with the right talent while helping professionals achieve rewarding career opportunities