RESEARCH SCIENTIST Job in Trenton 08601, New Jersey Us
We seek a BS/MS level in vitro pharmacologist/cell biologist for a position in Metabolic Disease Research within BMS Discovery Biology. The Metabolic Disease Research discovery team identifies and prosecutes novel targets with the potential for delivering positive outcomes in diabetes. Members of this team work collaboratively on various projects with multiple groups within BMS Discovery Biology as well as Molecular Synthesis and Compound Optimization. The successful candidate will be responsible for the identification and development of in vitro assays to be used in discovery research to generate reagents and assays to assess mechanism of action and the molecular requirements for potency and efficacy of various metabolic assets. This work will include data generation, interpretation and communication to the discovery biology teams. The candidate will also be responsible for participating in collaborations and alliances with internal partners in Applied Genomics, Leads Discovery, Leads Evaluation and Chemistry.
We seek an experienced BS/MS level scientist with a strong background and research experience in metabolic disease. The position requires 3-5 years previous industry experience using biochemical and pharmacological technologies for the development and implementation of assays for a variety of drug targets. The successful candidate should have knowledge of in vitro pharmacology, mammalian cell culture and standard molecular biological techniques. Willingness to work with radiochemicals is a must. The successful candidate will be a highly motivated and collaborative individual with the ability to multitask and drive team achievement while working across multiple teams. Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to clearly communicate scientific objectives and project results are required.