Bench Scientist

• We are looking for a highly motivated, detail oriented scientist to support antibody drug conjugate (Client) and targeted immunotherapy drug discovery at Pharmaceutical Oncology (ORU) in Pearl River, NY.

• The successful candidate will work in a matrixed team environment as part of the Oncology Rinat Research & Development (ORRD) Histology & Biomarker (OHB) group.

• The candidate will work as part of a team that uses histology and immunohistology methods to study protein/target expression, biomarker development, pharmacodynamics, efficacy and safety effects of molecules/compounds in development.

• The successful candidate will be responsible for receiving and data basing the incoming pipeline of samples, and will be responsible for essential histological lab processes such as trimming, processing, sectioning and H&E staining of tissues.

• The successful candidate will also be responsible for entering data into databases and maintaining lab organization, including ordering and maintenance of supplies and reagents.

• Although prior histology experience is a significant plus, the successful candidate will at minimum have an understanding of cell biology and the scientific method, and will have had experience in a laboratory setting.

• Furthermore the candidate will be flexible and be able to adapt to change as the lab is in a dynamic research environment, responding to the needs of the ORRD unit.

• The successful candidate will be enthusiastic, energetic, able to follow instructions, detail oriented, agile to change, and will be an excellent and honest communicator.

• The successful candidate will be expected to maintain an electronic laboratory notebook, use email, and meet weekly with the group manager - therefore basic computer skills are required such as Microsoft Outlook and Office (Excel, PowerPoint).

• Bachelor degree with minimum 2 years academic or industrial (pharmaceutical or biotech) research experience.

• Experience in histology a significant plus but not necessarily required.

Experience and knowledge of Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint.

Best Regards,

Anuj Mehta

973-967-3402