About the Role

We are seeking a highly motivated Scientist/Senior Scientist to join our dynamic team at Xaira Therapeutics. In this role, you will spearhead the design and execution of cutting-edge experiments aimed at accelerating our drug discovery and development efforts by applying functional genomics approaches, developing high-throughput screens and driving new technology initiatives. The successful candidate should possess strong technical expertise & laboratory skills, have excellent written and oral communication skills, work productively in a collaborative cross-functional team environment, and keep current with the field of expertise, including literature and technology development. 

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and scale high-throughput functional screening strategies for binder discovery and lead characterization in mammalian systems.
• Evaluate and pilot emerging technologies and experimental workflows. 
• Develop and optimize automated workflows, ensuring data quality, reproducibility, and process efficiency
• Partner with drug discovery, computational biology, and AI-based protein design teams to analyze, interpret, and share insights from screening data.
• Independently manage multiple projects, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality data and adherence to team goals.
• Maintain accurate records of experiments, protocols, and findings, and contribute to internal and external scientific presentations.
  
  

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Genetics, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Biochemistry, Functional Genomics, or related field, with 1-3 years of postdoctoral or industry experience. 
• Proficiency with molecular biology techniques, complex library construction, flow cytometry and cell line engineering 
• Experience with high throughput antibody display technologies, including yeast, phage or mammalian display is a plus
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex experimental issues independently.
• Strong data analysis capabilities, including proficiency with visualization and statistical software (e.g., GraphPad Prism, R, Python).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to present scientific findings clearly and concisely to diverse audiences.
• Enthusiastic team player who can work effectively across interdisciplinary teams.

Compensation

The base pay range for this contract temp position is expected to be $75-95 hourly; however, the base pay offered may vary depending on the market, job-related knowledge, skills and capabilities, and experience. 

Xaira Therapeutics an equal-opportunity employer. We believe that our strength is in our differences. Our goal to build a diverse and inclusive team began on day one, and it will never end.

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