About Spanios

Spanios is a biotechnology platform development firm enabling drug discovery and development companies with its patient derived tumoroid technology. Spanios provides unique drug discovery and validation services aimed at addressing the client’s specific needs. Through the capabilities of generating human cancer and therapeutic efficacy data, Spanios saves pharmaceutical companies valuable time and money in getting efficient drugs to patients.

As a growing and novel business, we employ a talented and strategically curated team of individuals, located in cancer research and development hubs located in the USA.

Science, Agility and Culture are the core components that define Spanios. Highly motivated and talented individuals join Spanios because we are a scientifically innovative member of the drug development community, driven by an unswerving belief that cancer patients need better therapies proven faster and provided sooner.

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What you’ll be doing

This job is suitable for a responsible, skilled individual someone who can handle multiple projects and can follow instructions to complete assignments under minimal supervision. This position will offer a unique and rewarding translational research experience in a dynamic and highly productive environment. As a Research Associate you will provide responsible assistance for establishment and propagation of organoid cultures.

A day in your work life might include…

• Generating and propagating 3D organoid cultures.
• Downstream cell-based assays like proliferation and apoptosis.
• Perform routine research assays such as flow cytometry and q-PCR to validate cultures.
• Develop skills in new testing platforms.
• Learn new methods or techniques of 3D biology.
• Follow the directions of the project manager/ program manager in the lab.
• Report to the CSO and discuss your findings for the next step.
• Contribute to Lab maintenance including ordering supplies, general clean up, freezer cataloguing, and maintaining lab equipment.

What we need from you

• What we need from you
• This is a full-time in-person position at the Houston location.
• Bachelors degree in a related field.
• Keen interest in learning new techniques.
• Great interpersonal skills
• To be motivated to keep-up with related scientific literature and progress.
• Team participation and co-operation.
• Commitment to job’s expectations while maintaining work-life balance.
• Requirement based travel for conferences.

What you’ll bring to the team

• At least one year of relevant experience.
• Scientific training in cancer biology.
• Skilled in cell culture downstream assay analysis
• Scientific understanding of 3D models
• Preferred experience in immune assays.
• Work experience in an academic research lab is required.
• Keep up with new research techniques.
• Tissue culture expertise and experience with sterile technique is a must.
• Experience in flow cytometry, microscopy, and qPCR required.
• Entry and maintenance of lab notes and related documents.

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Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

• Spanios advocates for positive change and conscious inclusion.
• We strive to create a diverse Spanios family by remaining committed to the development of our culture, equality, mindset, diversity & inclusion in the workplace.
• As a growing employer with international goals, we recognize the value in having an organization that is a true reflection and representation of our society today. All applicants are welcome.