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Job Description

Join our Translational Sciences team within Gastroenterology to support biomarker strategy and assay development for clinical trials. This role is ideal for a hands-on bench scientist passionate about molecular and cellular biology and eager to contribute to defining the mechanism of action for innovative therapies.

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Key Responsibilities

• Develop and qualify clinical assays for incorporation into clinical trials.

• Perform bench work including:

o Flow cytometry, ELISA, qPCR, and immunohistochemistry.

o RNA isolation, protein extraction, and cell-based assays.

o Isolation of immune cells from biopsies or blood.

• Work with ex vivo biopsy samples, patient samples, and cell lines (BSL-II).

• Execute novel assay development and maintain accurate documentation in Electronic Lab Notebook (ELN).

• Conduct first-pass data analysis and summarize findings.

• Collaborate with translational science leads and project teams to ensure alignment with clinical objectives.

• Communicate effectively with internal stakeholders and external vendors.

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Skills and Requirements

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Biology, Immunology, Molecular Biology, or related field.

• Experience:

o 1–2 years of real-world bench experience (industry or academic).

o Hands-on experience with immunoassays and molecular techniques.

o Familiarity with human sample handling under BSL-II conditions.

• Skills:

o Strong organizational and documentation skills.

o Ability to analyze and interpret experimental data.

o Excellent verbal communication and team collaboration. Preferred Background

• CRO experience.

• Immunology expertise (oncology or neuroscience acceptable but less preferred).

• Exposure to biomarker analysis and clinical trial workflows.