Senior Scientist II, Oncology 2047252
Location: Lawrence, KS  (Onsite) 
Science/ Focus:  Oncology
Job Overview: We are looking for a motivated Senior Scientist with expertise in biology and drug discovery to develop new cancer treatments as part of our clients collaborative oncology research team.
Primary Job Responsibilities:

• Design experiments and validate drug targets using advanced multiomics; optimize assays for small molecule efficacy testing.
• Foster collaborations, drive drug discovery projects, mentor junior scientists, and ensure proper documentation of research.
• Keep informed about scientific advancements, contribute to reports and presentations, and uphold a collaborative, compliant work environment.

• PhD in Cancer Biology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, or a related field, with over 5 years of drug discovery experience in the biotech or pharmaceutical industry.
• Demonstrated expertise in oncology drug discovery, with proficient technical skills in molecular and cell biology techniques.
• Independent thinker with the flexibility to manage and lead complex experiments across multiple research programs, showcasing strong problem-solving skills.
• Highly skilled in computer applications (MS Office, scientific graphing software), with excellent communication abilities and a notable record of scientific publications or presentations at prestigious conferences.

About Stratacuity:
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