About Xaira Therapeutics

Xaira Therapeutics is an integrated biotechnology company driving advances in artificial intelligence to learn the language of life and transform how we treat disease. The company seeks to rethink the drug discovery and development process from end-to-end by bringing together leading talent across three core areas: machine learning research to better understand biology, expansive data generation to power new models, and robust therapeutic product development to treat disease. Xaira is headquartered in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Position Overview

As Senior Scientist/ Principal Scientist, you will be responsible for expressing/purifying/characterizing antibodies and antibody-like molecules for therapeutic programs.

About You

You are a motivated laboratory scientist who wants to demonstrate excellence at the bench. You have multiple years experience in antibody discovery/expression, preferably in an industry setting and proven track record of solving difficult problems. You enjoy working as part of a team and collaboration comes naturally to you. You thrive in a fast-paced environment where pushing the boundaries of what is possible is the norm.

Qualifications

• Strong expertise in protein purification of antibody like molecules
• PhD in Molecular Biology, Synthetic Biology, Biochemistry, or similar field and 5+ years industry experience
• 10+ years of experience in Biologics discovery and engineering
• Expertise in mammalian and bacterial expression systems
• Hands on knowledge of multiple analytical techniques including, SEC HPLC/UHPLC, BLI/SPR, Flow Cytometry, and similar techniques
• Proficiency in molecular biology techniques including cloning
• Experience setting up and configuring lab facilities and processes
• Proven contribution to therapeutic development and selection is highly desirable
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with meticulous attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively present complex scientific concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with researchers from diverse fields, including computational and experimental biologists, and provide scientific guidance, support, and leadership as needed
• Demonstrated ability to mentor junior research associates

Preferred Qualifications

• Industry experience in the discovery of novel and biologically relevant biologics highly desirable
• Cell free expression systems experience advantageous
• Experience with mass spectrometry is highly desirable
• Experience using LIMS and Benchling systems
• Experience with liquid handling, robotics, and workflow automation preferred

Compensation

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, seeking to provide an open, flexible, and friendly work environment to empower employees and provide them with a platform to develop their long-term careers. A Summary of Benefits is available for all applicants. The base pay range for this position is expected to be $133,000 - $182,000 annually; 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.

TO ALL RECRUITMENT AGENCIES: Xaira Therapeutics does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias or employees. XairaTherapeutics is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.