Cancer Biology Research Associate – Drug Discovery

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planet pharmaBrisbane (CA)

Molecular and Cellular Biologists Research and Development in Biotechnology (except Nanobiotechnology)

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Planet Pharma is seeking a Senior Research Associate – Scientist I in Discovery Biology to plan, execute, and analyze in vitro cell-based assays supporting cancer drug discovery. You will culture cancer cell lines and primary cells, troubleshoot experiments, and contribute to project strategy with cross-functional teams. The role requires strong background in cell biology, experience with multiple assay platforms (HTRF, ELISA, RT-qPCR, flow cytometry), and a track record of reproducible

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