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At EMD Serono, Inc. our strength is our people!

About the Company

EMD Serono, Inc., an affiliate of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, is a leader in the US biopharmaceutical arena, integrating cutting-edge science with unparalleled patient support systems to improve people's lives. The company has strong market positions in neurodegenerative diseases, MS and endocrinology. EMD Serono is also a leader in fertility treatments. With a clear focus on the patient and a leadership presence in the biopharmaceutical industry, EMD Serono's US footprint continues to grow, with more than 1000 employees around the country and fully integrated commercial, clinical and research operations in the company's home state of Massachusetts.

Description

This position will be responsible for the cell culture, plating and automated profiling of compounds and proteins in support of our drug discovery programs.

Key Tasks & Responsibilities

• Maintenance of tumor cell lines in support of Hit-to-Lead and HTS projects.
• Development of cellular assays for measuring proliferation, survival, cell cycle and apoptosis.
• Perform primary and Log Dose Response testing of small molecule and biotherapeutics in tumor cell assays.
• Perform FACS-based analysis for mechanistic studies and cell surface binding studies.
• Fluorescent based high content analysis for cell assay support

Education/Languages

• BS/MS in biological sciences, with 3-5 years of industry experience.
• Must be fluent in both written and spoken English.

Professional Skills & Experience

• Extensive experience handling multiple types of cancer cell lines as well as primary cells.
• Solid background in the development and running of cell-based assays for HTS, Hit-to-Lead support & mechanism of action studies.
• Knowledge of FACS-based technologies for mechanistic studies, preferred.
• Experience fluorescence based high content analysis is a plus.
• Experience in using automated equipment would be beneficial.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work in team oriented environment.
• Highly motivated with good organizational skills.

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