Halozyme is a team of diverse individuals committed to bringing results to patients. It's not enough to be qualified and experienced at what you do, we are also looking for people who match our values. We are building a company based on respect, where people can pursue their career goals in a supportive, team environment. How have we built and maintained such an environment when we have been growing so rapidly? We hire those who best match our core values of respect, accountability and passion.
Post : Research Scientist
POSITION SUMMARY:
Seeking experienced and highly motivated preclinical scientist that can effectively design, conduct, and analyze studies to support Halozyme products and product candidates. The Research Scientist 1, is an in vivo/laboratory bench position that will support ongoing research efforts within the Nonclinical Development (NCD) Department. Candidate is expected to work independently and as part of a multiple team conducting cancer biology / immuno-oncology research.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Execute non-clinical in vivo oncology studies to evaluate the efficacy and pharmacologic dose response relationships of drug development candidates in relevant models
• Develop preclinical models, in vivo non-invasive imaging, processing samples, data analysis, assisting with technical reports as well as validating new protocols
• Support ultrasound and/or bioluminescent imaging (incl. image analysis, data generation) for ongoing preclinical studies
• Execute ex vivo immune functional analyses including multi-color FACS
• Design and prepare nonclinical protocols and organize, analyze and interpret study data and prepare nonclinical study reports and summaries as per Halozyme’s established guidelines
• Ensure compliance with company established practices and procedures, including laboratory notebooks, computer files, quality and regulatory guidelines, and safety standards
• Participate in appropriate departmental meetings and provide input/feedback on experimental study design and subsequent data interpretation
• Report and present scientific findings at appropriate scientific venues
FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Work independently and collaboratively with colleagues to plan, write, and review nonclinical protocols, study reports and summaries, and technical documents
• Ability to work as part of a team in a fast paced environment and adapt to change
• Flexibility to adjust work schedule to accommodate varying study workloads.
• Other duties as assigned
Candidate Profile
• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline with at least 12+ years’ bio-pharmaceutical industry experience in biology, physiology, pharmacology, pharmaceutical sciences, or drug delivery (an equivalent combination of experience and education may be considered)
• Oncology drug development and hands-on experience with preclinical tumor models highly desirable
• Experience handling, dosing, observing, and manipulating rodent models required
• Experience with immunocompetent tumor models with the focus on cancer immunotherapy considered a plus
• Experience with immuno-phenotyping and immune cell-based functional assays considered a plus
• Experience with computer methods for data acquisition and analysis desired
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Strong technical writing and oral presentation skills
• Must be able to work effectively in a team environment with rapid timelines
• Ability to be quickly trained on software programs as needed.
Additional Information
Qualification : Bachelor’s degree
Industry Type : Pharma
Location : San Diego
Functional Area : R&D
End Date : 15th May, 2018
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