Duties: * Initiates and completes routine in vitro studies in an independent, efficient, and timely manner, without supervision. Interprets the outcome of those experiments and proposes appropriate follow-up independently; troubleshoots effectively. * Designs and executes non-routine cell-based in vitro and biochemical assays based on literature analyses; conducts exploratory experiments with minimal supervision. * Independently applies basic scientific principles, performs literature searches and extracts relevant information from literature and published protocols, attends scientific meetings, and keeps abreast of literature in own field. * Independently operates and is responsible for lab equipment and maintenance; troubleshoots effectively. * Proposes new experiments/technologies based on science as well as overall understanding of drug discovery/development process; Demonstrates expertise in field and contributes to training technicians and junior level scientists * Communicates and defends their own work in the context of team and department goals effectively both orally and in writing; writes protocols, procedures, and technical reports; provides input for scientific reports. * Reports and treats data with a high level of integrity and ethics. Maintains accurate and up-to-date electronic lab notebooks. * Complies with applicable regulations, performing all work in a safe and compliant manner; maintaining proper records in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures and policies. Skills: * Experience in aseptic mammalian tissue culture techniques and basic molecular biology techniques including nucleic acid extraction, RT-PCR, Western Blot, ELISA, transfection is required. Experimental design, execution, and interpretation in these areas will be required. * Experience in human pluripotent stem cell culture is desired. * Proven problem-solving ability and eagerness to learn. Ability to evaluate new technologies and assist in incorporating them into our research. * Written and verbal communication skills: concise and accurate reporting of technical data and information * Proficiency with computers and data analysis software such as Microsoft Excel and GraphPad Prism. * Ability and willingness to work effectively in a highly collaborative environment. Education: * Master’s Degree with 3+ years’ experience in related scientific discipline or Bachelor’s Degree with 7+ years’ experience in related scientific discipline or equivalent experience in related field; pharmaceutical, biotechnology or CRO experience is highly desirable; non-PhD applicant required. * Supplemental technical courses in area of expertise * Ability to operate laboratory equipment with independence * Ability to draft technical reports * Demonstrate written and verbal communication skills * Concise and accurate reporting of technical data and interpretation thereof * Proven problem-solving ability * Able to act for supervisor in his/her absence * Appropriate level of understanding of applicable regulations Max PR: 32.71/hr