Research Scientist

Makro Scientific

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La Jolla Ranch, CA, us on site Until 8/21/2026 First posted March 26, 2025 Last posted March 26, 2025
Job description

Makro Scientific:

Growing Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology and Medical Device companies always need TOP Talent. Since 1996, MakroScientific’s proven staffing solutions have helped many Life Sciences companies succeed and visualize their goals by increasing innovation and decreasing costs while maintaining the complex service level expectations.

Our global presence with offices in USA (NJ, PA, IL, CA) and offices in UK, Europe and Asia enables us to be a powerful contributor and connector of right Talent.

La Jolla, CA


1 Year



**OT will not be needed**


*** B.S. degree with 7+ years experience; MS degree plus 5+ years experience. Work is not PhD level, please do not submit PhDs. ***


• Responsibilities The candidate will be a member of the Tumor Cell Biology-Epigenetic group. 

• He/she will design and execute experiments to evaluate, characterize and validate the mechanism of action of epigenetic targets in oncology using shRNA or small molecule inhibitors in human cell lines. 

• The applicant will function as a member of a multidisciplinary project team and will present results and recommendations at local project team and related meetings. 

• The candidate is expected to embrace an innovative culture and contribute to creating an exciting, collaborative, productive and scientifically igorous working environment.


• Strong Cell and Molecular Biology background with an understanding of epigenetic biology - Extensive experience in molecular and cell biology in vitro techniques including: human cell culture, qPCR, western blotting, immunoprecipitation (including ChIP), proliferation assays, flow cytometry and immunofluorescence. - Strong written and oral communication skills - Ability to design, execute and interpret results in a primarily autonomous manner


• Previous experience in pharma and/or biotech environment is preferred. Industry experience and understanding oncology drug discovery is required. Previous experience in epigenetics is highly preferred, although candidates with strong knowledge in molecular biology and gene transcription will be considered.


Skills:

MS Outlook - Required

Experience - 7+ Years

Competency - Advanced


MS Word - Required

Experience - 7+ Years

Competency – Advanced


Cell and Molecular Biology in vitro techniques including: human cell culture, qPCR, western blotting, immunoprecipitation (including ChIP), proliferation assays, flow cytometry and immunofluorescence


If you are interested send your updated resume along with below details.


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Thanks & Regards

Khadeer Khan|Clinical & Scientific Recruitment Specialist

Phone: 973-241-1381 Ext 3079

www.linkedin.com/in/khadeermohmmed


All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

About this role

Summary

Design and execute experiments on epigenetic targets in oncology using molecular biology techniques.

Job title

Research Scientist

Experience level

7+ years

Industry

pharmaceutical

Location requirements

La Jolla, CA, no remote work allowed

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

MS OutlookMS Wordcell cultureqPCRwestern blottingimmunoprecipitationChIPproliferation assaysflow cytometryimmunofluorescence

Preferred skills

industry experienceoncology drug discoveryepigenetics

Specializations

epigeneticsmolecular biologycell biologyoncology
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

La Jolla, San Diego, CA, USA

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