Scientist II (Drug Discovery)

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Job description

On-Board Scientific is hiring a Scientist II (Drug Discovery) in West Point, PA!

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About Us:

On-Board Services, Incorporated is an on-site contract service provider for a local manufacturing entity providing full time positions to our employees. We offer benefits as well as 401k.

Position Details:

Title: Scientist II (Drug Discovery)

Position Type: 1 year contract with additional opportunity contingent upon performance and continued business need

Job Location: West Point, PA

Shift: 1st shift

We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled individual to join our Neuroscience drug discovery team. The successful candidate will support our drug discovery programs by executing in vitro assays under the direction of senior staff members. This role requires a strong background in Biology, Pharmacology, or a related discipline, along with hands-on laboratory experience.

Responsibilities:

• Execute in vitro assays to support Neuroscience drug discovery programs.

• Develop and perform cell-based assays using various formats such as immunoassay, Western blot, real-time quantitative qPCR, and immunofluorescence techniques.

• Maintain and culture mammalian cells.

• Utilize molecular biology techniques including transfection, RNA and protein extraction.

• Process in vivo samples for downstream pharmacodynamic endpoints.

• Work in a BSL2 laboratory setting.

• Analyze data using curve fitting software (GraphPad Prism) and maintain records in electronic lab notebooks.

Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Biology, Pharmacology, or a related discipline.

• 2-5 years of laboratory experience, preferably in an industrial setting.

• Proficiency in developing and executing cell-based assays.

• Experience with mammalian cell culture.

• Familiarity with molecular biology techniques.

• Willingness to work in a BSL2 environment.

• Knowledge of Neuroscience, particularly Parkinson's disease and Alzheimer's disease, with a focus on lysosomal biology, is preferred.

• Experience with data analysis software (GraphPad Prism) and Electronic Lab Notebooks is desired.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

• Attention to detail and ability to work independently

Apply Today!

On-Board was founded in 1976 by Robert L. Wilson to provide Engineering and Design services to the chemical manufacturing industry. Today, On-Board is a thriving privately held family of companies with services including: Consulting, Professional Engineering, Industrial Maintenance and Facility Management, Contracted Manufacturing and Production Services, as well as Temporary Staffing and Recruiting throughout North America.

The On-Board Family of Companies conducts operations through its Corporate Headquarters located in East Windsor, NJ along with Regional Offices in New Castle, DE and Wake Forest, NC. On-Board's Mission is to provide "Flexible Service by applying the talents of our people, work processes and technology to meet our clients' expectations in a Safe, Responsible and Dependable manner."

On-Board Companies provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.

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