Senior Scientist, Peptide Analytical Chemistry

Aktis Oncology - Boston, MA

Full-time - Mid Level

Boston, MA

About the position

The Associate Scientist in Oncology Research at Aktis Oncology will play a crucial role in the discovery and development of targeted radiopharmaceuticals aimed at treating solid tumor cancers. This position involves working within cross-functional teams to identify and develop novel therapies for specific patient populations across various oncology indications. The candidate will conduct laboratory experiments, interpret data, and contribute to project goals with minimal supervision, ensuring the advancement of innovative cancer treatments.

Responsibilities

• Conduct laboratory experiments to evaluate target biology and characterize the efficacy and safety of development candidates.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and develop novel therapies for oncology indications.
• Interpret experimental data and contribute to project goals as part of the Oncology Research Team.
• Adopt new technologies and disseminate information to colleagues for program deployment.
• Effectively communicate and collaborate with R&D team members and external collaborators.

Requirements

• BS/MS/MA in biological sciences or related field, preferably related to cancer biology or pharmacology.
• 2-8 years of biopharmaceutical research experience in drug discovery and/or translational research.
• Strong technical background in planning, designing, and executing pre-clinical in vitro experiments.
• Experience with mammalian cell culture and cell line engineering.
• Proficiency in common molecular and biochemical techniques such as DNA/RNA isolation, qPCR, Western blotting, ELISA, and flow cytometry.
• Experience with imaging, microscopy, or pathology to examine target expression across cell lines and tissue sections.
• Experience with FFPE tissue embedding, sectioning, and immunohistochemistry staining.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with in vivo experiments is preferred.
• Demonstrated success in target discovery and evaluation.
• Experience in translational research and integration with matrixed project teams.