What are the responsibilities and job description for the Scientist (6 Month Contractor) – High Throughput Biophysics - TR-FRET position at Monte Rosa Therapeutics, Inc?
Overview
Monte Rosa Therapeutics is seeking a passionate Senior Research Associate with the experience to implement and run biochemical and biophysical characterization assays. This is an exciting opportunity to join a team responsible for the characterization of novel small molecule glue-based degraders to support Monte Rosa’s growing pipeline. The successful candidate will have proven bench level expertise in establishing and performing a range of biochemical and biophysical assays to screen and characterize small molecule compounds and elucidate mechanism of action. The candidate should exhibit excellent communication and collaborative skills for working on cross-functional teams, as well as demonstrate a high degree of independence and organization.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop and implement a variety of kinetic-focused, protein-protein interaction/degradation assays in low and high-throughput settings.
- Standard assays include TR-FRET, FP, DSF, DLS, and SPR
- Screen and characterize small molecule compounds and determine the mode of action.
- Experience in handling and QCing recombinant protein
- Standard assays include DSF/DLS, FIDA, and analytical SEC
- Analyze and interpret integrated datasets.
- Maintain laboratory records, protocols, and summaries.
- Contribute to laboratory organization and maintenance.
- Present research plans and results, both within the team and to senior management.
Qualifications
- BS/MS with at least 2 years pharma/biotech drug discovery laboratory experience in screening.
- Skill in biochemical and biophysical assays and recombinant protein
- Experience with various compound screening formats, laboratory instrumentation, and high throughput automation.
- Experience with sample management processes and instrumentation.
- Proven ability to work independently and design experiments, troubleshoot, interpret and report large datasets.
- Highly analytical mind, attention to detail and organization skills are critical.
Salary : $45 - $65