Principal Scientist, Cancer Biology

Generalproximity

San Francisco, CA, United States
On-site
Phenotypic assay development
Pre-clinical in vitro/in vivo studies
Mechanistic studies on lead drug molecules
General Proximity is a seed-stage startup developing the next generation of induced proximity medicines (IPMs) using their OmniTAC drug discovery engine

Job Summary

  • General Proximity is a seed-stage startup developing the next generation of induced proximity medicines (IPMs) using their OmniTAC drug discovery engine.
  • The position involves leading the Biology Team, developing core drug discovery technology, and spearheading new oncology indications.
  • We are seeking a first-rate cancer biologist with a PhD and 5-7+ years of industry experience, possessing strong leadership and communication skills.

Matching Summary

General Proximity is a seed-stage startup developing the next generation of induced proximity medicines (IPMs) using their OmniTAC drug discovery engine.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Phenotypic assay development
  • Pre-clinical in vitro/in vivo studies
  • Mechanistic studies on lead drug molecules
  • Oncology indication exploration
  • Small-molecule drug discovery
  • Cancer cell line work
  • Stable cell line generation
  • Lentiviral and CRISPR-based systems
  • Co-IP/pull-down assays
  • RNA-seq
  • Global proteomics
  • Flow cytometry
  • Plasmid design/cloning

Nice-to-have

  • High agency and independence
  • Enthusiastic and high-energy team
  • Intensity and grit for complex problems
  • Prosocial focus on patient impact

Key Requirements

  • PhD in Cancer Biology, Cell Biology, or related field
  • 5-7+ years of industry experience
  • Exceptional leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills

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