Senior Research Associate (6 Month Contractor) – Biochemistry and Biophysics

About the role

The successful candidate will be part of a team focused on developing novel small molecule degraders to support Monte Rosa’s pipeline. Key responsibilities include implementing and running biochemical and biophysical characterization assays, designing and developing assays, and analyzing and interpreting data.

Responsibilities

• Implement and run biochemical and biophysical characterization assays
• Establish and perform a range of assays to screen and characterize small molecule compounds
• Determine the mode of action of small molecule compounds
• Design, develop, and implement kinetic-focused, protein-protein interaction/degradation assays in low and high-throughput settings
• Screen and characterize small molecule compounds
• Analyze and interpret integrated datasets

Requirements

• BS/MS with at least 2 years of pharma/biotech drug discovery laboratory experience
• Proven expertise in biochemical and biophysical assays and recombinant protein
• Experience with various compound screening formats, laboratory instrumentation, and high throughput automation
• Experience with sample management processes and instrumentation
• Proven ability to work independently and design experiments, troubleshoot, interpret and report large datasets
• Highly analytical mind, attention to detail, and organizational skills

Qualifications

• BS/MS with at least 2 years of pharma/biotech drug discovery laboratory experience
• Proven expertise in biochemical and biophysical assays and recombinant protein
• Experience with various compound screening formats, laboratory instrumentation, and high throughput automation
• Experience with sample management processes and instrumentation
• Proven ability to work independently and design experiments, troubleshoot, interpret and report large datasets
• Highly analytical mind, attention to detail, and organizational skills

Skills

• Expertise in biochemical and biophysical assays and recombinant protein
• Experience with various compound screening formats, laboratory instrumentation, and high throughput automation
• Experience with sample management processes and instrumentation
• Ability to work independently and design experiments, troubleshoot, interpret and report large datasets
• Highly analytical mind, attention to detail, and organizational skills

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package
• Flexible work schedule
• Professional development opportunities
• Health and wellness programs

Pay

Competitive salary commensurate with experience

Schedule

Full-time, Monday through Friday