Scientist: DNA Design and Sequencing
- Employer
- Terray Therapeutics
- Location
- Pasadena, CA, United States
- Start date
- Jun 15, 2021
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- Discipline
- Science/R&D, Biotechnology
- Required Education
- Bachelors Degree
- Position Type
- Full time
- Hotbed
- Biotech Beach
Job Details
Our integrated computational platform, tNova, harnesses our novel affinity binding technology, tArray, unique resynthesis capabilities, and broad biology infrastructure. tArray is the foundation of our discovery engine. It enables us to screen hundreds of millions of compounds in minutes and return quantitative data on each compound. Vast, high purity, and high diversity compound libraries are rapidly iterated using best-in-class chemistry to unlock chemical insights at the scale necessary to power AI-driven drug discovery.
Position Summary: Terray Therapeutics is seeking a scientist to lead our decoding/production team. The scientist will be primarily responsible for the design of the oligonucleotide sequences that Terray uses to encode each reaction and overseeing the use of these oligonucleotides in Terray's processes. This work will include optimizing the composition of the sequences, the chemistry to incorporate them, the processes for sequencing/decoding them and the quality metrics used to QC the workflow throughout. The focus of this position is the production of Terray's proprietary spatially encoded ultra-dense microarrays.
The candidate will manage a small team dedicated to production and will work closely with the data team, the chemistry team and the automation team. The candidate will be a key member of Terray's production team, which also includes library synthesis and chip manufacturing, and will report to the head of production.
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 chemistry 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.
Required Qualifications:
- Doctoral degree in Biology, Chemistry, or related disciplines; or
- Master's degree in Biology, Chemistry, or related disciplines AND 3 years experience working with oligonucleotides post-degree
- Experience with large datasets
- Experience with oligo design
- Excellent attention to detail
- Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
- Desire to be a team player in a cross-functional environment
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with solid phase synthesis
- Experience in a scientific manufacturing or production workflow
- Experience managing junior scientists or technicians
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.
Company
Terray is a biotechnology company with the technology, data, and mindset to radically change the way we discover and develop small molecule therapeutics. We explore molecules and targets broadly and deeply with a sophisticated integration of ultra-high throughput experimentation, generative AI, biology, medicinal chemistry, automation, and nanotechnology. Everything the company does is grounded in an iterative approach, producing massive amounts of precise, purpose-built data that gets increasingly valuable with each cycle of design and experimentation. The company’s platform uniquely blends experimentation and computation to improve the cost, speed, and success rate of small molecule drug discovery and development.
- Website
- http://www.terraytx.com/
- Location
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750 Royal Oaks, Suite 100
Monrovia
CA
91016
United States
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