Associate Scientist, Cell Biology

Terray Therapeutics•Monrovia, CA

57d•$85,000 - $122,000•Onsite

About The Position

Terray Therapeutics is seeking a motivated, creative, and experienced cell biologist to join our cell assay team. This role will be full-time, onsite. The candidate will work with other scientists on the team to design and optimize a wide range of cell-based assays, and implement them to evaluate hits from screens and drive lead optimization. Part of Terray’s success is nurtured by a hands-on work environment where everyone is accountable, vested in a vision of excellence, and actively taking part in the success of the business. Terray supports a positive work environment where employees can feel engaged, recognized, and empowered to be creative.

Requirements

BSc with 5+ years or MSc with 3+ years of industry experience in the field of immunology, oncology, molecular biology, cell biology, or related field
Background in small-molecule drug discovery
Extensive hands-on experience with cell culture and cell-based assays, including reporter assays, gene expression, and ELISAs
Proficiency in primary cell isolation, differentiation, culture, and flow cytometry
Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills, and can thrive in a highly collaborative research environment
Demonstrated technical proficiency, ability to troubleshoot to solve problems and to deliver high-quality data

Nice To Haves

Background in molecular biology techniques, expression construct design, and reporter cell line generation
Experience with automated liquid handling machinery

Responsibilities

Independently develop and run cell-based assays specific to therapeutic targets of interest
Adapt assays for medium to high-throughput screening of small molecule hits from our affinity screens
Analyze data and communicate results
Support the organization of the lab and equipment as needed