New

Scientist

Spectraforce Technologies
United States, California, Thousand Oaks
Apr 02, 2026
Job Title: Scientist Location: Thousand Oaks, CA, 91320 Duration: 12 Months Supports Oncology Research. Standard schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM. Role Summary The Department of Oncology Research is seeking a highly motivated Scientist to support the discovery and advancement of small-molecule therapeutics. The candidate will contribute significant laboratory-based scientific work and present findings in internal forums. The ideal candidate will hold a PhD in Cancer Biology, Genetics, or a related field, with hands-on experience in mammalian cell culture and standard molecular biology techniques. Candidates with an MS and 3-5 years of relevant industry experience will also be considered. First-author publication(s) required for PhD candidates. Key Responsibilities Plan, conduct, or monitor experiments with minimal supervision. Record, organize, and analyze data to generate robust and reliable results. Follow established experimental designs and protocols to obtain reproducible outcomes. Transfer experimental methods from literature and optimize as needed. Develop and implement new protocols with moderate review. Troubleshoot equipment and experimental challenges. Engage in scientific discussions and communicate data and interpretations to the work group. Contribute to reports, presentations, regulatory documents, invention disclosures, and patents. Participate in department-wide responsibilities (e.g., safety, recruiting, committees). May train staff or supervise others; coordinate resources to complete tasks. Understand when to seek guidance versus making independent decisions. Preferred Qualifications Strong skillset in standard cell and molecular biology techniques, including: Mammalian cell culture Western blotting Molecular cloning qPCR Flow cytometry Proficiency in data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, GraphPad Prism). Research experience in cancer biology, genetics, or a related field. Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills. Basic Qualifications Doctorate degree OR Master's degree + 2 years of experience OR Bachelor's degree + 4 years of experience Top 3 Must-Have Skill Sets Mammalian cell culture Proficiency with standard molecular biology techniques (western blotting, molecular cloning, qPCR, flow cytometry, etc.) Familiarity with data processing and analysis tools (Excel, GraphPad Prism) Day-to-Day Responsibilities Maintain continuous cultures of multiple mammalian tumor cell lines. Design and execute experiments, including high-throughput assays (AlphaLISA, CellTiter-Glo) and molecular biology methods (immunofluorescence, flow cytometry, western blot). Perform data analysis, maintain lab notebooks, and prepare data presentations. Additional Details Employee Value Proposition: - Reason for Position Opening: Supplemental workload on team Red Flags: PhD completed with no first-author publications Interview Process: Virtual interview with hiring manager May include onsite visit or interviews with additional team members