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Xaira Therapeutics

Research Associate/ Senior Research Associate, AI Protein Design

Xaira Therapeutics, Seattle, Washington, us, 98127


About the Role

We are seeking a Research Associate/Senior Research Associate to work with the Binder Discovery team to help discover new therapeutic molecules.

About You

You have prior experience with either molecular biology, protein purification, or display technology. You are an enthusiastic research associate who takes pride in your thoroughness and problem solving. You are excited to contribute to the development and documentation of new protocols. You can present results and summarize progress to help internal decision-making. Collaboration comes naturally to you, and you thrive in a fast-paced environment where pushing the boundaries of what is possible is the norm.

Minimum Qualifications2+ years of laboratory experience (preferred industry experience)Experience with at least 1 of the following:Molecular biology (primer design, Gibson, Golden Gate, Ligation, yeast surface display)Protein purification (AKTA, HPLC, SDS-PAGE, BLI/SPR)Demonstrated ability to improve protocols to yield more reproducible/improved resultsBachelors in Molecular Biology, Synthetic Biology, Biochemistry, Structural Biology, Protein Chemistry, or similar field

Preferred QualificationsYeast display experience strongly preferredExperience with high throughput assay developmentExperience with liquid handling, robotics, and workflowExperience using LIMS and Benchling systemEukaryotic cells (Cell line maintenance, transient transfections)Functional assays (luminescence, flow cytometry, activity, viability, etc)

Compensation

The specific compensation package for each role depends on factors including experience, qualifications and level. We anticipate the range for this role to be $60,000 to $111,000 per year.

Xaira Therapeutics is an equal opportunity employer. We thrive on diversity and collaboration, and we welcome candidates with diverse backgrounds and experiences.