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Scientist III, Biological Science

Deciphera Pharmaceuticals
September 04, 2026
Full-time
Remote friendly (Lawrence, KS)
Worldwide
Other
Role: Scientist III in drug discovery focusing on assay development for small molecule programs. Objectives: design, optimize, and execute biochemical and cell-based high-throughput screening assays to support kinase inhibitor research. Responsibilities: develop assays in 384-/1536-well formats, utilize automation platforms (e.g., Agilent BRAVO, Beckman ECHO), analyze data, troubleshoot workflows, manage CRO collaborations, and document findings. Requirements: Bachelor’s or Master’s in biological sciences or related field; 3+ years (Master’s) or 5+ years (Bachelor’s) industry experience; expertise in biochemical/cell-based assays, enzyme kinetics, and automation systems; strong analytical and communication skills. Preferred: experience managing CRO studies, interest in lab automation, assay miniaturization, and cross-functional collaboration. High-value: focus on kinase targets, drug discovery phase, assay automation, and biomarker data integration. Work setup: not specified, but implies a collaborative laboratory environment with a fast-paced research team.