About the Role

As a Scientist in the Protein Sciences and Structural Biology group, you will contribute to our research efforts in protein production and characterization. You will work closely with our scientists and be an essential part of our interdisciplinary team, collaborating with protein designers, biologists, and other members of the drug discovery team.

About You

You are a skilled and passionate protein scientist with expertise in protein expression, purification, and structure analysis. You have a genuine interest in supporting the team and assisting in fast-paced research activities. Your enthusiasm for protein science and structural biology are critical. You possess excellent attention to detail and organizational skills, enabling you to thrive in a collaborative and dynamic environment.

What You'll Do and Learn

• Assist in the design, expression, purification, and characterization of complex membrane proteins.
• Support the structural analysis of complex membrane proteins using cryo-EM.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to evaluate research findings and contribute to the characterization of lead molecules.
• Maintain meticulous records of experiments, protocols, and results and adherence to deadlines.
• Assist in the interpretation and presentation of scientific findings at research meetings, and contribute ideas for follow-up experiments.
• Promote effective communication and collaboration among diverse research teams to achieve scientific goals.
• Contribute to scientific publications, patents, and presentations, aiding in the dissemination of research findings both internally and externally.

Minimum Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in Structural Biology, Protein Biochemistry, or related fields, with at least 2 years of relevant laboratory experience.
• Familiarity with techniques used in solving structures of multi-™ membrane proteins using cryo-EM and/or crystallography.
• Proficiency in assisting with the structural analysis of protein-protein interactions to support drug discovery campaigns.
• Hands-on experience and expertise in protein construct design, expression and purification of recombinant proteins using eukaryotic system.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen eye for detail.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to assist in presenting scientific concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Proactively work in a multidisciplinary team environment, supporting knowledge-sharing and cooperation among team members.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience or willingness to learn about biophysical characterization such as MS, SPR, BLI.
• Experience with flow cytometry, fluorescent microscope.
• Experience with cell engineering is also a plus.

Compensation

The specific compensation package for this role depends on experience, qualifications, and level. We anticipate the compensation range to be $94,000 to $136,000 annually.

Xaira Therapeutics is an equal-opportunity employer. We thrive on diversity and collaboration, and we welcome candidates with diverse backgrounds and experiences.