Precision medicine for pets with cancer

ImpriMed is integrating cutting-edge tools from oncology and data science to deliver personalized drug therapy for pets with cancer. We aim to support veterinarians treating pet cancer patients with precision medicine technology by informing them of the most effective anti-cancer drugs for each patient before the final treatment decisions are made. Our service is based on drug-cell interaction data generated by our proprietary high-throughput drug sensitivity assay, which uses a patient’s live cancer cells to measure the efficacy of FDA-approved drugs. Constructed from pet cancer patient data, the ImpriMed database and AI-based prediction models will also be a valuable resource for translational applications in human oncology.

We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Laboratory Technician who can facilitate the company’s technology and science development. The ideal candidate has excellent communication and collaborative skills with experiences in molecular biology and mammalian cell culture. Candidate must be legally authorized to work in the US. This role is full-time and will be based in our headquarters, Palo Alto, California.

Key Responsibilities

·     Assist in the receipt, handling, and processing of patient’s clinical samples (blood and tissue biopsy) submitted to the company’s diagnostic laboratory.

·     Document sample and experimental details by maintaining daily logs and equipment record books

·     Under the direction of the lab manager, assist in general lab maintenance, monitor, track and maintain inventory of reagents, lab plastics and consumables.

·     Manage and maintain shared laboratory equipment and perform required instrument calibrations as needed.

·     Provide general lab support as needed, creating buffers and preparing reagents for PCR/ Flow Cytometry/Cell Culture assays.

·     Managing biohazard materials and waste disposal.

Qualifications

Required

·     AA/AS or BS degree in biological or biomedical sciences/engineering, or a related field

·     >2 years of related bench work experiences in academia or industry

·     Ability to organize effectively and multitask in a fast-paced environment

·     Great communication skills (written and verbal) to develop strong work relationships with cross-functional teams

·     Meticulous and detail-oriented, ability to follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) with reproducible results and thorough documentation of work

·     Experience working in a tissue culture laboratory and with sterile technique

·     General computer skills including Microsoft Suite

·     Passionate about working in a fun, fast-paced, and intellectually challenging environment

Preferred

·     Proficiency in some of the following: DNA/RNA isolation, PCR, capillary electrophoresis, and flow cytometry

·     Experience with handling the primary cells derived from patient’s clinical samples.

·     Knowledge in cancer biology / data science / statistics

Application Instructions

To learn more about this position or to apply, please email at jobs@imprimedicine.com

Salary range: $50,000-65,000