Senior Research Associate, Protein Biophysics

Terray Therapeutics•Monrovia, CA

59d•$78,000 - $106,000

About The Position

Terray Therapeutics is seeking a highly independent, motivated, and creative protein biochemist to join our preclinical team. An ideal candidate will have full responsibility of protein quality control workflows and be a pivotal member in collaboration between our screening and assay development teams. Successful candidates will be expected to be familiar with basic physical properties of targets of interest (based on literature and experimental sources) and play a key role in protein engineering, initial assay development and optimization. This position offers a unique opportunity to have an independent role and be a pivotal part of a multidisciplinary team in the frontiers of drug discovery. The core responsibilities of this job will be: Protein quality control – Receive and handle internal and external protein targets and asses their quality using techniques such as HPLC, SDS-PAGE and protein activity. Biophysical assay development – Assist and support biophysical characterization of protein targets. This process would include, but is not limited to, biophysical assay development using methodologies such as SPR, MST, DSF and TSA As needed, this role will be expected to work closely with other teams and provide the assistance in assay optimization, development and sample preparation. Record experiments in electronic notebook, analyze data and communicate results. Support organization of lab and equipment as needed.

Requirements

MSc with 1+ years or BSc with 3+ years of industry experience in the field of biochemistry or biophysics.
Proven ability and experience in handling and purifying protein variety of protein samples is required.
Hands-on experience with biochemical/biophysical assay set up and sample preparation is preferred.
Excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills and can thrive in highly collaborative research environment.
Demonstrated technical proficiency, attention to detail, ability to troubleshoot to solve problems and to deliver high quality data.
They 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.

Responsibilities

Protein quality control – Receive and handle internal and external protein targets and asses their quality using techniques such as HPLC, SDS-PAGE and protein activity.
Biophysical assay development – Assist and support biophysical characterization of protein targets. This process would include, but is not limited to, biophysical assay development using methodologies such as SPR, MST, DSF and TSA
As needed, this role will be expected to work closely with other teams and provide the assistance in assay optimization, development and sample preparation.
Record experiments in electronic notebook, analyze data and communicate results.
Support organization of lab and equipment as needed.