What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Research Associate, Analytical Chemistry / Purification position at Nurix?
Nurix Therapeutics is a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery, development, and commercialization of targeted protein degradation medicines, the next frontier in innovative drug design aimed at improving treatment options for patients with cancer and inflammatory diseases. Powered by a fully AI-integrated discovery engine capable of tackling any protein class, and coupled with unparalleled ligase expertise, Nurix's dedicated team has built a formidable advantage in translating the science of targeted protein degradation into clinical advancements. Nurix aims to establish degrader-based treatments at the forefront of patient care, writing medicine's next chapter with a new script to outmatch disease.
Position
We are seeking a highly motivated individual with a 2-4 years of lab experience with a background in purification of small molecule drug compounds by HPLC, milligram up to gram scale, to join the Analytical Chemistry group at Nurix located in The Woodlands, Texas.
This position will perform purifications of small molecule libraries by mass directed HPLC and support our early drug discovery efforts at Nurix. The candidate requires the ability to work in a fast-paced laboratory setting using state of the art analytical equipment and cloud-based data systems. This role requires hands on experience in maintenance and troubleshooting of chromatography instrumentation. This role also requires basic lab / chemical handling safety and the ability to lift 40 lbs.
The candidate should have a strong desire to learn new techniques, stay up to date with purification trends and an aptitude for robotic automation workflows. The ideal candidate will be self-driven, resourceful, organized, focused, and enjoy working in the dynamic team environment here at Nurix.
Required Qualifications
Minimum qualifications include a B.S. or equivalent degree in chemistry, analytical chemistry, or related field, with (2-4) years of industrial experience in analysis of small molecules, liquid chromatography, and mass spectroscopy.
Bonus Qualifications
Familiarity with Agilent ChemStation or similar chromatography software
Fit with Nurix Culture and Values
- Strong team orientation; highly collaborative
- Solutions and results-oriented focus
- Hands-on approach; resourceful and open to diverse points of view
Application Process
Nurix is an Equal Opportunity Employer offering a competitive salary and benefits package. Applicants should be legally entitled to work for any employer in the US.
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