Senior Scientist, Biology

Description

Senior Scientist – Biology

Summary

The Biology Department is seeking a self-motivated, knowledgeable, and technically skilled researcher with expertise in the field of immunology who wishes to play a key role in advancing novel drug candidates from discovery into the clinic. Senior Scientists at Arcus work in a highly collaborative environment with colleagues across the organization.

Responsibilities

The successful applicant will be expected to lead elements of Arcus’s programs providing in-depth knowledge, technical expertise, and insights necessary to advance drug development programs. These qualities will be utilized routinely to devise and implement a variety of in vivo and in vitro model systems. These models will be used to build an in-depth understanding of biological datasets surrounding Arcus drug targets and drug candidates. Senior Scientists will contribute both intellectually and experimentally as part of a multidisciplinary team, routinely collating and presenting data in both internal and external forums.

Qualifications

PhD in immunology or a closely related field with >2 years of relevant industry experience Intellectual and experimental proficiency in various aspects of immunology gained through demonstrated research experience documented in presentations and publications Practical experience using in vitro and in vivo tumor, autoimmune, and/or inflammation models Expertise in common immunological experimental techniques including isolation and culture of primary immune cells and tissues (mouse and human), multi-color flow cytometry, ELISA (or equivalent method), qPCR, western blot, and transfection methods Ability to identify, design, conduct, and interpret critical experiments necessary to advance programs Ability to focus and deliver on time-sensitive objectives Basic awareness of adjacent drug discovery activities (bioinformatics, biomarkers, screening) to facilitate cross-functional interactions and fully inform project goals Strong communication skills, capable of presenting to diverse audiences and summarizing information Experience authoring technical internal and external documents is a plus (posters, manuscripts, IND reports, investigator brochures)

This role is based at our Hayward, CA location. The anticipated salary range for fully qualified candidates applying for this position is $140,000 - $195,000 USD annually. This salary range is an estimate of what we reasonably expect to pay for this posted position. The actual salary may vary based on various factors including, without limitation, individual education, experience, tenure, skills and abilities, internal equity and alignment with market data. In addition to a competitive market-based salary, Arcus offers the opportunity to participate in stock programs, a performance-based bonus, and a comprehensive benefits package. Additional information about our total rewards program can be found here: https://arcusbio.com/careers.

EOE

Arcus Biosciences is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. Arcus is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and does not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, gender identify, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other legally protected status. EOE/AA/Vets