The Opportunity:

Precision Therapeutics, Inc. assists physicians in selecting effective chemotherapeutics for their cancer patients. PTI is a personalized medicine company located in Pittsburgh PA. We are seeking a (Sr.) Scientist to join the (Biology) Research and Development Team.

The Biology R & D Team is responsible for new product and project development as well as on-going process improvements to existing clinical laboratory processes.

The successful candidate will have demonstrated a successful track record in:

• Mammalian cell culture, preferably with experience in primary tissue culture
• Rapid and multiple publications in Peer-reviewed scientific journals
• Presenting to Scientific, Medical and Business audiences
• Leading technical contributions spanning various development projects, goals and initiatives
• Working within and leading multidisciplinary teams to achieve project goals on-time while exceeding expectations
• Developing and standardizing internal group and group interface procedures
• Acting as a technical liaison between the R&D team and sales, client services, marketing, and business development teams etc.
• Statistical methods such as DOE, SPC and/or bioequivalence.

Qualifications:

• Education requirements:  
• PhD with a  major focus in a chemical, physical, biological, life or clinical laboratory/medical technology science
• Preferred Post-doctoral work in a field relating to cell biology and mammalian cell culture
• Scientific  Experience:   
• Cell Biology
• Primary tissue culture and cell biology
• Cell-based assays
• Familiarity with automated systems for cellular imaging
• Highly developed experimental design, hypothesis generation, and data analysis skills.
• Pharmaco-genomics background a plus
• Required Skills:  
• Highly motivated and quick learner
• Successful publication history, ability to lead the rapid development and publication of scientific and clinical journal publications
• Highly developed presentation development and communication skills, ability to present effectively to widely varying medical and business audiences
• Able to work independently or in small teams
• Commitment to implementing continuous process improvement programs
• Problem-solver who makes sound decisions
• Highly organized and detail-oriented
• Well-developed and effective communication skills, verbal and written
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Tools
• Overall Attitude, Aptitude, Willingness to Learn and Achievement oriented approach and desire to get the job done right, whatever that takes.

If you are seeking a dynamic, challenging atmosphere, that is never boring, with a chance to make a difference and help cancer patients, email your resume to PTIResumes@ptilabs.com with the word “Scientist” in the subject of the email