Associate Scientist – Biology

Company Overview: Terray Therapeutics is a venture-backed biotechnology company that is pioneering an automated, closed-loop, low latency, wet lab discovery platform and powerful AI capabilities to accelerate the discovery and development of small molecule therapeutics. Our internal development programs are focused on oncology and immunology. In addition to these programs we also work with leading pharmaceutical companies. Our platform is based on fluorescent imaging of ultra-dense microarrays such that, via thousands to millions of images, we can measure billions of target/molecule interactions in a day, generating hundreds of millions of dose-response binding curves.

Position Summary: Terray Therapeutics is seeking a motivated, creative, and experienced cell biologist to join our biology team. The candidate will work with other scientists in the team to design and optimize a wide-range of biochemical and cell-based assays and implement these to evaluate hits from screens and drive lead optimization. The position will report to the Head of Biology.

The core responsibilities of this job will be:
1. Independently run biochemical and cell-based assays specific to therapeutic targets of interest
2. Adapt assays for medium to high-throughput screening of small molecule hits from our affinity screens
3. Analyze data and communicate results
4. Support organization of lab and equipment as needed

Experience and Qualifications: Given the company's size, anticipated growth and fast-paced environment, the organization requires a scientist who is thoughtful, high energy and can work effectively with the biology team to further enhance our next generation drug discovery capabilities.

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.

Qualifications include:
• BSc with 5+ years of research experience in the field of immunology, oncology, molecular biology, biochemistry or related field
• Background in small molecule drug discovery required
• Extensive hands-on experience with biochemical assays required
• Extensive hands-on experience with cell culture and cell-based assays required, including reporter assays and ELISAs
• Proficiency in primary cell isolation, differentiation and culture and flow cytometry a plus
• 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

She/he 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.