Research Associate / Senior Research Associate, Pre-clinical Biology

About the Job

We are seeking a highly motivated and exceptional research associate or senior research associate to join our dynamic team at Xaira Therapeutics and contribute to our early-stage research programs. This role will be tasked with performing in vivo, cell culture and molecular biology experiments in collaboration with cross-functional teams to drive research programs.  

About You

You are a motivated and dedicated laboratory scientist who is passionate about drug discovery. You are conscientious, detail-oriented, organized and eager to employ and master new techniques. You enjoy working as part of a team and collaboration comes naturally to you. You thrive in a fast-paced environment where pushing the boundaries of what is possible is the norm. 

What You’ll Do And Learn

• Perform in vivo studies and ex vivo analysis to facilitate research programs 
• Plan and conduct molecular biology experiments such as, but not limited to, gene expression analysis, immunostaining, ELISA and western blotting 
• Culture and maintain primary and immortalized cell lines, and execute cell-based assays for target validation and mechanistic studies 
• Collect, analyze, and interpret experimental data. Maintain detailed and accurate records of experiments and results. 
• Collaborate and communicate across diverse technology development and drug discovery research teams to successfully achieve scientific goals.
• Contribute to scientific publications, patents, and presentations to disseminate research findings both internally and externally.

Minimum Qualifications

• M.S. degree in Biology, Cell Biology, Molecular Biology or a related field with a minimum of 2 years of work experiences preferably in industry setting; or B.S. degree with a minimum of 4 years of experiences.
• Experience with rodent handling and basic in vivo techniques including dosing (IP, SC, IV, and PO), in life and terminal blood collection, tissue collection and processing during necropsy.
• Experience with mammalian cell culture, as well as biochemical, cellular, and molecular biology techniques (e.g., western blots, qPCR, immunohistochemistry, ELISA, etc).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly present results of their work to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with neuronal, adipocyte and/or skeletal muscle cell culture highly desirable.
• Experience with various phenotypic and functional cell-based assays, such as flow cytometry, HTRF, BRET, and other high throughput assays.
• Experience with cell engineering (CRISPR knockout, siRNA/shRNA knockdown, stable cell line generation) techniques to support mechanism of action studies for drug candidates.

Compensation

The specific compensation package for this role depends on experience, qualifications and level. We anticipate the compensation range 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.