What are the responsibilities and job description for the Protein Sciences and Lead Discovery Co-Op position at Kymera Therapeutics?
Who we are :
Kymera is a clinical-stage biotechnology company pioneering the field of targeted protein degradation (TPD) to develop medicines that address critical health problems and have the potential to dramatically improve patients' lives. Kymera is deploying TPD to address disease targets and pathways inaccessible with conventional therapeutics. Having advanced the first degrader into the clinic for immunological diseases, Kymera is focused on building an industry-leading pipeline of oral small molecule degraders to provide a new generation of convenient, highly effective therapies for patients with these conditions. Founded in 2016, Kymera has been recognized as one of Boston's top workplaces for the past several years.
How we work :
- PIONEER : We are courageous, resilient and rigorous in our mission to improve patients' lives through our revolutionary degrader medicines.
- COLLABORATE : We value trust transparency from everyone. Our goals are shared, our decisions data-driven and our camaraderie genuine.
- BELONG : We recognize our differences, inviting curiosity and inclusivity, so that our people are valued, seen, and heard.
How you'll contribute :
You will use biochemical and biophysical approaches to validate target proteins and develop screening assays to support lead discovery. You will have the opportunity to learn a variety of techniques including, but not limited to, differential scanning fluorimetry, homogeneous time-resolved fluorescence resonance energy transfer, isothermal titration calorimetry, and surface plasmon resonance. You can look forward to gaining firsthand experience in biotechnology and expand your drug discovery knowledge through interaction with a variety of scientists and cross-functional teams.
Skills and experience you'll bring :
Skills and experience not an exact match? :
Go ahead and submit your resume (and a cover letter, if you'd like!). If this role isn't right for you, we can keep you in mind for future opportunities.
Kymera Therapeutics is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, pregnancy, sex, marital status, gender expression or identity, genetic information, sexual orientation, citizenship, or any other legally protected class.
