Research Associate

Terray Therapeutics • Fulltime • Arcadia, CA, USA, United States • $62.50k - $84k / year • 3m ago

Position Summary

Terray is seeking a Research Associate on our microarray preparation and imaging team. This team is the backbone of everything we do at Terray, as they are responsible for producing the ultra-dense microarray chips that power our entire discovery effort.

The Research Associate will primarily be responsible for:

Loading on-bead libraries into microarrays.
Placing the microarrays into a flow cell assembly.
Operating Terray’s proprietary, automated imaging and fluidics systems to identify the oligonucleotide sequence at each of the 32 million locations on each chip.
Analyzing the resulting data and determining which chips can progress to DNA-removal and screening.
Handling oligonucleotides (receiving, labeling, purifying, QC).
Ensuring the team meets its throughput and quality goals.

This work will include:

Buffer crafting and other general wet lab duties
Organization of lab equipment and other laboratory tasks as needed

This work is critical to Terray’s mission and requires precision, attention to detail, commitment and a passion for transforming the way we find new drugs for patients in need.

Experience and Qualifications

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.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in biology, chemistry, or related disciplines.
Excellent attention to detail.
Ability to identify and solve problems.
Skill in time management and multitasking.
Excellent organizational skills.
Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
Desire to be a team player in a cross-functional environment.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in a wet lab.
Experience in a manufacturing/production environment.
Experience with fluorescence microscopy.
Experience working with Python.

Given the company’s size, anticipated growth and fast-paced environment, the organization requires a scientist who is thoughtful, high energy and can partner with the broader organization to further enhance our next generation drug discovery capabilities.

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.

Compensation Details

$62,500-$84,000 (annually) depending on seniority; participation in the Company’s option plan; 3% 401K safe harbor contribution; fully paid health, dental, vision benefits.