Scientist, Cancer Biology

**Ridgeline Discovery is looking for a Scientist, Cancer Biology**. Ridgeline Discovery, a Versant Ventures Discovery Engine, creates and operates Versant-financed innovative biotech companies in partnership with entrepreneurs, industry, and leading academics across Europe. In recent years, Ridgeline has assembled an international team of \ >45 highly experienced drug discovery professionals and built and operated several new successful companies, including Black Diamond Therapeutics (NASDAQ: BDTX), Bright Peak Therapeutics and Monte Rosa Therapeutics (NASDAQ: GLUE). Ridgeline is currently expanding its capabilities in Basel to support further company creation efforts in small molecules, biologics, and gene/cell therapy with focus on oncology and immunology. In this role, you will make use of your experience in **Cancer Cell Biology **to contribute to the advancement of innovative biotherapeutics by designing and conducting laboratory experiments, developing methodology, and generating and interpreting scientific data in a highly collaborative environment. As a key member of our team, you will also be responsible for leading some early research programs and communicating results to appropriate stakeholders. **RESPONSIBILITIES** - Biochemical and cellular assay development, validation, and compound screening to support cancer drug discovery efforts - Conduct hands-on cancer cell culturing, viability assessments, phenotypic assessments, and other in vitro experiments - Contribute to experimental planning and design, independent data analysis and interpretation - Work collaboratively with team members to ensure the efficient relay of information and forward translation of data - Assess and report data, with mínimal guidance, in a clear and concise manner, with a clear understanding of its implications **QUALIFICATIONS** - PhD in Cancer Biology, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Biochemistry, Biology, Medicine, or other relevant disciplines - 3+ years of cancer biology work experience in the academic, pharmaceutical, or biotech setting - Familiar with common assay platforms - Solid experience in cell culture and basic molecular biology - Demonstrated ability to design and execute experiments, analyse and interpret results - Good organizational and interpersonal skills - Highly motivated with desire and ability to learn - Comfortable to multi-task, and work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment - Direct experience in leading early research programs is a plus **WHAT WE CURRENTLY OFFER** - **Offices**: Our well-equipped laboratories and offices are located at the Technologiepark, a premier address for early-stage start-ups in Basel. - **Commuter Benefits**:We support our employees tailored to their personal needs in commuting to work and offer parking facilities or a commuter contribution. - Flexible Working: We support flexible working as appropriate. - **Christmas Closure**:In addition to the 24 holidays per year, our offices/labs are closed between Christmas and New Year. - **Birthday Retreat**: On top of that, your birthday is your personal holiday - our employees enjoy their birthday with a day off. - **Food**:We like get-togethers during lunch time. Enjoy tasty, subsidised meals from our FELFEL food fridge. - **Coffee**: Meet up with your colleagues and grab free coffee. - **Development**:We support the individual development of our employees. - **German Lessons**: For our international employees we support German lessons to speed up integration. - **Creativity**:We offer an innovative and creative environment. - **People**:We are an international and diverse team with talented and passionate people. - **Fun**: From time-to-time we organise cool off-site summer and winter team events.