Senior Research Associate, Cancer Cell & Systems Biology
Senior Research Associate, Cancer Cell & Systems Biology
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$ 102000 - 122000
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Job Description
Revolution Medicines is a clinical-stage precision oncology company focused on developing novel targeted therapies to inhibit frontier targets in RAS-addicted cancers. The companys R&D pipeline comprises RAS(ON) Inhibitors designed to suppress diverse oncogenic variants of RAS proteins and RAS Companion Inhibitors for use in combination treatment strategies. As a new member of the Revolution Medicines team you will join other outstanding scientists in a tireless commitment to patients with cancers harboring mutations in the RAS signaling pathway.
The Opportunity:
As a key member oftheBiologyteam youwill:
Independently conduct key experiments to support RAS programs as well as new target identification and validation efforts.
Apply various cellular molecular and genetic techniques to characterize and enhance our mechanistic understanding of novel anti-cancer agents.
Maintain cultures of multiple human cancer cell lines to support experimental efforts.
Contribute to developing and perform various cell-based assays to interrogate effects of inhibitors on signaling pathways.
Contribute to developing and perform microplate-based quantitative assays using reagent kits.
Analyze and interpret experimental data formulate testable hypotheses and propose follow up experiments within project scope and present results at internal meetings.
Collaborate with team members to generate novel insights into key drivers of RAS-driven cancers.
Required Skills Experience and Education:
Bachelors degree or bachelors and masters degree in Cell/Molecular Biology Biochemistry Biology Genetics or related field.
5 years of experience in an industry position or academic lab involving cell/tissue culture and cell/molecular biology with a bachelors degree OR 3-5 years of experience with a masters degree.
Demonstrated proficiency with a wide range of cell and molecular biology techniques (e.g. cell line engineering SDS-PAGE/Western blot molecular cloning DNA/RNA preparation PCR qPCR etc.).
Proficiency with cell/tissue culture including the ability to maintain multiple human cancer cell lines simultaneously with excellent aseptic technique.
Rigorous detail-oriented and quantitative experimentalist.
Proven ability to proactively and independently problem solve with minimum guidance.
Highly organized with excellent record keeping and written/verbal communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to multi-task prioritize and complete tasks efficiently to meet project deadlines.
Innovative and adaptable team-player with an eagerness to learn new techniques.
Note: This is a lab-based role. Therefore it is expected that the team members will be on-site 5 days per week.
Preferred Skills:
Demonstrated proficiency with CellTiter-Glo AlphaLISA and MSD assay platforms.
Experience using laboratory automation tools (e.g. robotic liquid handlers cell seeders etc.).
Familiarity with data processing curve fitting and visualization tools to analyze small and large datasets (e.g. GraphPad Prism Genedata Screener D360 or Spotfire).
The base salary range for this full-time position is $102000 to $122000 for candidates working onsite at our headquarters in Redwood City CA. The range displayed on each job posting is intended to be the salary for an individual working onsite in Redwood City and will be adjusted for the local market a candidate is based in. Our salary ranges are determined by role level and location. Individual pay is determined by multiple factors including job-related skills experience market dynamics and relevant education or training.
Please note that base salary is one part of the overall total rewards program at RevMed which includes competitive cash compensation robust equity awards strong benefits and significant learning and development opportunities.
Revolution Medicines is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race color religion gender sexual orientation gender identity/expression national origin/ancestry age disability marital status medical condition and veteran status.
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Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full Time
