Torch Therapeutics, Inc. is seeking a highly motivated scientist with a driven focus to find pre-clinical candidates using our proprietary platform. The scientist will be lab-based and instrumental in contributing to our programs and technology. The candidate should have a proven ability to establish and execute cell-based assays for screening as well as interrogating mechanisms of actions of lead therapeutics.
Experience:
Masters in Cell Biology or a related field plus 3+ years of drug discovery industry experience or B.S. in Cell Biology or a related field with 8+ years industry experience
Familiarity in biologics and fibrosis is preferred.
Must Haves:
Lab-based role (most duties will be at the bench)
Adept at ELISAs, luminescence reporter assays, flow cytometry, alphaLISA
Extensive knowledge of culturing various fibroblast and other cell types (cell lines and primary) for interrogating downstream signaling read-outs
Skilled in developing transient and stable cell lines
Experience with multi-color flow cytometry for screening and profiling cell lines/primary immune cells
Some familiarity with in-vitro immune cell-based assays (activation/proliferation of primary cells, MLRs, cytotoxicity assays, cell signaling and cytokine analysis)
Independently design and execute experimental plans, assay development/troubleshooting methods with little to no guidance
Previous experience with bispecific modalities is preferred
Salary Range: $110,000 - $125,000 (Compensation and level will be commensurate with experience and expertise and could fall outside of the stated range)
Competitive benefits package is offered that includes health, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, 401K plan, non-accruing PTO, and early-stage equity.