Xaira Therapeutics

Xaira Therapeutics

Director, Protein Sciences

South San Francisco, California, United States · Director

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 107 days ago
Data AnalysisLLMsProcess ImprovementCell CultureResearchExperimental DesignMass SpectrometryProtein AnalysisMentoringPublic SpeakingFermentation

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About the role

  • As the Director of Protein Sciences, you are the primary architect of the group's strategic vision.
  • You cultivate a culture of scientific rigor, high performance, and rapid iteration.

Responsibilities

  • Champion and drive cross-functional integration across diverse research teams-spanning biology, AI design, and engineering-to successfully achieve scientific goals and address complex project demands.
  • Direct and optimize protein production from a range of host organisms ( E. coli, cell-free, and mammalian), and a range of throughputs 10 to 1000s at varying volumes.
  • Train and mentor junior team members, providing guidance on experimental design, data analysis, and troubleshooting.
  • Maintain accurate and detailed records of experiments, protocols, and results in accordance with company standards and regulatory requirements.
  • 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.
  • Our goal to build a diverse and inclusive team began on day one, and it will never end.

Requirements

  • B.S. or Ph.D in Structural Biology, Protein Biochemistry, or related fields with 10+ years of industrial experience.
  • Deep experience in designing and optimizing antibody production processes, including fermentation, cell culture, and purification.
  • Experience in using automation to generate high throughput (1000+) small-scale antibodies and related molecules.
  • Hands-on experience in utilizing a variety of analytical techniques like HPLC, Mass Spectrometry, BLI, SPR, ELISA, and CE-SDS for antibody characterization.
  • You are conscientious, detail-oriented, and organized.
  • Collaborate with Process Development to strategize and perform critical experiments required for clinical development.
  • Analyzing experimental data, drawing conclusions, and providing insights to inform process optimization
  • Working with cross-functional teams, including research, CMC, and clinical, to ensure alignment and successful product development.
  • Maintaining detailed documentation of experimental designs, methods, and results in electronic lab notebooks. You are conscientious, detail-oriented, and organized.
  • Contributing to the preparation of technical reports and regulatory documentation.
  • Training and mentoring junior team members in protein production and analytical techniques.

Nice to have

  • Background in structural biology (X-ray crystallography or cryo-EM) is highly desirable.
  • Experience using LIMS and Benchling systems.
  • however, the base pay offered will 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.
  • TO ALL RECRUITMENT AGENCIES: Xaira Therapeutics does not accept agency resumes.
  • Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias or employees.
  • Xaira Therapeutics is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

Skills

  • About Xaira Therapeutics
  • Xaira is an innovative biotech startup focused on leveraging AI to transform drug discovery and development.
  • Collectively, these technologies aim to continually enable the identification of novel therapies and to improve success in drug development.
  • Xaira is headquartered in the San Francisco Bay Area, Seattle, and London.

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.
  • We offer a competitive package that includes base salary, bonus, and equity.
  • The base pay range for this position is expected to be $196,000 - $245,000 annually
  • however, the base pay offered will vary depending on the market, job-related knowledge, skills and capabilities, and experience.

Benefits

  • A Summary of Benefits is available for all applicants.
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