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Research Associate: Biology

Employer
Terray Therapeutics
Location
Monrovia, California, US
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
Jun 10, 2023

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Sector
Academic / Research
Field
Conservation science
Discipline
Energy, Biology
Salary Type
Salary
Employment Type
Full time
Company Overview
Terray Therapeutics is a venture backed biotechnology company utilizing a novel spatially encoded screening and optimization platform to develop treatments for historically intractable causes of human disease. The Company's platform technology provides comprehensive, quantitative affinity binding data at a completely unprecedented scale. Our internal development programs are focused on oncology and immunology. In addition to these programs we also work with leading pharmaceutical companies.

Our platform is based on fluorescent imaging of ultra-dense microarrays such that, via thousands to millions of images, we can measure billions of target/molecule interactions in a day, generating hundreds of millions of dose-response binding curves.
Position Summary
Terray Therapeutics is seeking a motivated, creative, and experienced biologist to join our Biology team. The candidate will work with one of the scientists in the team to help inventory and QC our protein stocks and test hits from our screens in a range of biochemical assays using these proteins.

The core responsibilities of this job will be:
  • Working closely with our protein biochemist: inventory and aliquot protein stocks from CROs; check the quality of our proteins in activity assays and characterize purity and post-translational modification using different techniques; optimize buffer and additive conditions for protein screening by assessing thermal stability
  • Working closely with our assays scientist: run biochemical assays specific to the protein targets at scale using liquid handling robots to evaluate hits from tArray screens
  • Record experiments in electronic notebook, analyze data and communicate results
  • Support organization of lab and equipment as needed
  • Experience and Qualifications
    Given the company's size, anticipated growth and fast-paced environment, the organization requires a scientist who is thoughtful, high energy and can work effectively with the biology team to further enhance our next generation drug discovery capabilities.

    Part of Terray Therapeutics' success is nurtured by a hands-on work environment where everyone is accountable, everyone is vested in a vision of excellence, and everyone actively takes part in the success of the business. Terray Therapeutics supports a positive work environment comprised of engaged employees who feel appreciated, recognized and free to be creative.
    Qualifications include
    • BSc with 3+ years of research experience in the field biochemistry, enzymology or related field
    • Hands-on experience with biochemical assays (eg: enzymatic or FRET assays) required
    • Hands-on experience with 384-well format assays and use of liquid handling robots (Agilent BRAVO, Tempest) a plus
    • Background in protein expression, purification and characterization preferred
    • Hands-on experience with cell culture and cell-based assays a plus
    • Excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills and can thrive in a highly collaborative research environment
    • Demonstrated technical proficiency, attention to detail, ability to troubleshoot to solve problems and to deliver high quality data

    She/he will exhibit the ability to work well under pressure to provide results in a short timeframe. The company is looking for a highly responsive, goal-oriented individual who will bring significant energy and drive to solve complex technical problems and help us achieve our mission to advance human health.
    Compensation
    Compensation for this role is commensurate with experience between $62,500-$84,000 (annually); participation in the Company's option plan; 3% 401K contribution; full benefits.

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