Sr. Associate Scientist, Biopharma (JP10355)
Company: 3 Key Consulting
Location: Thousand Oaks
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Title: Sr. Associate Scientist, Biopharma (JP10355)
Location: Thousand Oaks, CA. Employment Type: Contract Business
Unit: Oncology Duration: 18 months with likely extension or
conversion to permanent. Posting Date: 06/07/2022 3 Key Consulting
is hiring an Associate Scientist for a consulting engagement with
our direct client, a leading global biopharmaceutical company. Job
Description: Ideal Candidate - Drug discovery exp. Masters with
demonstration/techniques, Academics in oncology research, exp. in
biotech or pharma company. Publication records. Navigate in a cop
environment. soft skills- Communication Skills, comfortable working
in a matrix environment, confident data analysis exp. B.S. or M.S.
degree & 3 YOE Seeking a highly motivated Senior Associate
Scientist to contribute to the discovery and validation of novel
oncology targets. Specific responsibilities include independently
planning and performing laboratory experiments, analyzing data, and
communicating results in team meetings. Preferred Qualifications :
Training in cancer biology or a related field with a background in
cancer signaling pathways and the cell cycle. A strong skillset
with standard cell and molecular biology experimental design and
techniques (e.g. cell culture, western blotting, qPCR,
immunofluorescence, immunoprecipitation, biochemical assays, flow
cytometry, imaging, etc.). Experience with modern techniques for
assaying gene function (e.g. RNAi and CRISPR approaches) and
high-content imaging required with some familiarity with multiOMICs
and imaging feature analysis. Experience in target identification
and validation or supporting the early stages of drug discovery. A
track record of independent critical thinking and supported by
publications. Why is the Position Open? Supplement additional
workload on team. Top Must-Have Skill Sets: background in cancer
biology with cellular and molecular biology experience in the lab.
Experience in biochemical assays, molecular biology, tissue
culture, flow cytometry and imaging. Ability to design experiments
and analyze data using various software tools (excel, graphpad,
OMICs tools, imaging and facs analysis tools). Day to Day
Responsibilities: Conduct wet lab experiments to support oncology
drug discovery. Employee Value Proposition: A company with a great
reputation in terms of research and experience that can help
strengthen candidates career path. Team in Drug Discovery has
historically been successful at moving compound to clinics and
getting data published. Would be part of a productive team that
moves things forward. Red Flags: No publications Candidates right
out of school without corp exp or canidates with years post doc exp
likely not a great fit Unexplained Major gaps in employment
Interview process: Initial Phone screen Move on to one or two
interviews 1:1 or 1:2 with team. We invite qualified candidates to
send your resume to recruiting@3keyconsulting.com . If you decide
that you’re not interested in pursuing this position, please feel
free to look at the other positions on our website
www.3keyconsulting.com/careers . You are welcome to also share this
opportunity with anyone you think might be interested in applying
for this role. Regards, 3KC Talent Acquisition Team
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