Research Scientist I - Rheumatoid Arthritis

Job Description:At Wyeth, we have a vision of leading the way to a healthier world. We've committed ourselves to achieving this vision by making quality, integrity and excellence the hallmarks of our business. A Fortune 500 company and global leader in pharmaceuticals, consumer healthcare, and animal healthcare products, we know that our employees are who keep us on the cutting edge of innovative discoveries and superior customer service. To sustain and enhance our leadership position in the pharmaceutical industry, we continue to recruit, develop and motivate individuals whose skills, values, and work ethic will grow and improve our business.Research Scientist - Rheumatoid Arthritis Wyeth PharmaceuticalsCambridge, Massachusetts (Boston, MA)Job SummaryA research assistant in a signal transduction laboratory who can work with considerable independence toward well-defined objectives and who displays initiative in learning new techniques.Job ResponsibilitiesPrepare and culture primary immune cells from human blood. Conduct cell-based assays with primary immune cells and cell lines in order to advance small molecule anti-inflammatory drug candidates.Actively participate in projects that investigate the basic science behind certain signaling pathways, and that are related less directly to the drug development process. Read the scientific literature in order to better understand the principles involved in ongoing experiments.Demonstrate a high level of initiative in performing experiments, particularly when problems are encountered which require troubleshooting.Conduct multiple experiments, some complex, in parallel. Quickly learn and accurately perform new procedures involving a range of technologies.Perform calculations and draw conclusions regarding progress and results of work. Quickly produce data documents in standard Excel and PowerPoint formats once the laboratory benchwork is concluded. Keep an accurate and up-to-date laboratory notebook.Spend time at work wisely by reading the scientific literature when not working in the laboratory in order to better understand the relevant science, and to potentially bring new and improved procedures to the laboratory.Demonstrate oral and written presentation skills. Help to co-author internal reports with supervisor, and to prepare papers for peer review journals.Basic QualificationsExperience preparing primary immune cells from human blood preferred. Cell culture experience a must.Experience in signal transduction and inflammation biology preferred. Knowledge of auto-immunity a plus.At least 4 years relevant academic or pharmaceutical laboratory experience with a Masters Degree, or at least 6 years relevant academic or pharmaceutical laboratory experience with a Bachelor's Degree.If you are not viewing this from our career web site, go to https://wyeth.recruitmax.com/main/careerportal/login.cfm, click on the ''Job Search'' tab, use Keywords: ''21639'' for a search, click on the ''Job Title'' link and then ''Apply To This Job'' at the end of the page. If you are unsure whether or not you already have a candidate profile in our database, request your forgotten password before attempting to create a new one. Please make sure that you have both a text version of your resume in the appropriate field as well a Word version attached to your profile. Work visa sponsorship is not available for this position.Relocation is not available for this position. Wyeth offers competitive compensation and benefits programs, including child-care subsidies, flex-time, business casual attire, educational assistance and professional development programs. For more information and to apply online, please visit us at: www.wyeth.com/careers Wyeth is an Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V. Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully:Wyeth is not seeking assistance or accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms for this employment opportunity. 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Please note that even preferred vendors need to have a written search agreement signed by the Vice President, Strategic Staffing at Wyeth in place for the specific position in order for a fee to be paid for any candidate referrals.Job Experience:See above.Expected Travel Time: None       www.wyeth.com/careers Wyeth is an equal opportunity employer that shares the vision of a diverse workplace. Search Firm Representatives: Please Read Carefully. Wyeth is not seeking assistance or accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms for this employment opportunity. Regardless of past practice, all resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Wyeth via-email, the Internet or directly to hiring managers at Wyeth in any form without a valid written search agreement in place for that position will be deemed the sole property of Wyeth, and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Wyeth as a result of the referral or through other means. Note: Any search agreement entered into with Wyeth prior to January 2004 is hereinafter void.Search firms are essential to the recruitment and staffing efforts at Wyeth and we value the partnerships we have built with our preferred vendors. For this reason, Wyeth has established and regularly maintains a preferred vendor list. Please note that even preferred vendors need to have a written search agreement signed by the Vice President, Strategic Staffing at Wyeth in place for the specific position in order for a fee to be paid for any candidate referrals.