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Senior Research Associate, Analytical Development

Janux Therapeutics · San Diego, CA · On-site

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About Janux Therapeutics

Janux Therapeutics develops immunotherapies that generate immune responses to prevent tumors and not affect a patient’s healthy tissue. Janux technology targets all three stages of the anti-tumor immune response. Backed by Correlation Ventures.

About the role

Our Analytical Development team is growing and we’re seeking a Senior Research Associate to participate in designing and executing experiments, as well as perform sample analysis utilizing HPLC, CE-SDS, iCIEF, and plate-based assays. These activities will support CMC, discovery, pre-clinical, and clinical development of existing and new lead candidates. This position will directly support the discovery of next-generation immune oncology drugs.

What they're looking for

  • Bachelor’s degree and 4-6 years of relevant industry experience or a master’s degree with 3-5 years of relevant industry experience
  • Strong benchtop skills, experience with analysis of protein biologics and peptides
  • Proficiency with HPLC and UPLC assays, at least 3 years of experience is required. SEC and RP are desired
  • Experience with protein characterization techniques including CE-SDS, iCIEF, or related electrophoretic methods is preferred
  • Experience performing ELISAs is desired but not necessary
  • Experience supporting analytical method qualification, comparability, stability, or formulation development studies is preferred
More about this role

Our Analytical Development team is growing and we’re seeking a Senior Research Associate to participate in designing and executing experiments, as well as perform sample analysis utilizing HPLC, CE-SDS, iCIEF, and plate-based assays. These activities will support CMC, discovery, pre-clinical, and clinical development of existing and new lead candidates. This position will directly support the discovery of next-generation immune oncology drugs. It is a hands-on position that requires effective communication and documentation of results to enable the advancement of novel research molecules toward development of clinical candidates, which will ultimately lead to late-stage development and commercialization. Ideal applicants will be agile and highly driven, collaborative, team-oriented, possess excellent communication and organization skills, and carry a strong commitment to excellence.

  • Perform HPLC and UPLC assays with minimal supervision including SEC and RP.
  • Execute CE-SDS and iCIEF analysis for novel protein therapeutics and contribute to method optimization, qualification, and lifecycle management.
  • Perform ELISAs for potency assessment.
  • Perform DLS/SLS analysis using an...

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