Scientist III, Biological Science

Scientist III is responsible for independently designing, executing, and interpreting biochemical and/or cellular assays to support drug discovery initiatives while working within a cross-disciplinary team environment. The successful candidate will develop and perform primary screening assays for small molecules, perform mechanisms of action studies and/or be responsible for collaborating with stakeholders to troubleshoot innovative workflows and protocols to integrate new technologies to optimize or reduce Design, Make, Test, Analyze (DMTA) cycle time. While primarily serving as an individual contributor, the ideal candidate will also foster a cohesive team environment by managing CRO activities and/or providing mentorship and training to scientists within their areas of expertise. Key Responsibilities:  Assay Development and Experimental Execution (60%) Work collaboratively with biologists, biochemists, and medicinal chemists to deliver high quality data to progress research stage programs Independently develop and optimize novel assays to determine the mechanism of action of small molecules  Maintain and calibrate lab equipment to ensure experimental precision and data reproducibility Manage experiments with CRO partners as needed Follow all safety and quality control procedures Data Analysis and Documentation (25%) Analyze experimental data and summarize key findings Track and record experiments and data in E-notebooks and LIMS database Generate reports and create presentations as required by the organization Collaboration & Support (15%) Work in a cross-functional team environment to achieve shared goals in support of ongoing research projects Provide technical assistance to senior scientists and project leads Mentor and train scientists within area of expertise Other duties and responsibilities as assigned