Research Associate
Company: Cocrystal Pharma Inc
Location: Bothell
Posted on: May 14, 2022
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Job Description:
Job Description Cocrystal Pharma Inc. has an exciting
opportunity for a motivated and passionate Research Associate to
join our drug discovery team and serve an essential role in driving
our research for new antiviral therapeutics. This role will be
responsible for performing expression, purification, and
characterization of recombinant proteins. The successful candidate
will have a desire to be part of a highly innovative company aimed
at developing new medicine for the treatment of acute and chronic
infectious diseases. Key responsibilities include: Preparing
liter-scale E. coli cultures and cell pellets overexpressing
recombinant proteins. Purifying protein from bacteria or
baculovirus source to homogeneity for biochemical/biophysical
assays and protein crystallization. Assist in developing
fluorescence- and/or radioisotope-based biochemical assays. Good
working knowledge of protein chromatography and protein
characterization. Maintain database and follow standard operation
procedure (SOP). Manage multiple projects simultaneously, and work
in a highly collaborative team environment. Independently write
scientific/technical reports and presentations. Clearly communicate
with project team members. Must think critically and work
resourcefully to resolve technical problems. Consistently record
experimental results in laboratory notebook and comply with all
Cocrystal Pharma safety policies. Qualifications and Experience:
B.S. in Biology or related field of study with 1-3 years of lab
experience; or M.S. in Biology or related field of study.
Demonstrated experience in protein purification and protein
characterization. Demonstrated molecular biology (cloning)
experience. Ability to review and synthesize scientific literature
and conduct qualitative and quantitative analyses. Ability to
quickly learn new techniques, effectively communicate results and
troubleshoot problems. Flexibility and prioritization skills to
meet personal and group goals. Excellent teamwork and written and
verbal communication skills are required. Ability to excel in both
individual and team environments. Cocrystal Pharma, Inc. is an
equal opportunity employer and does not unlawfully discriminate
against employees or applicants for employment on the basis of an
individual---s race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin,
age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other
status protected by applicable law. Company Description Cocrystal
Pharma, Inc. is a clinical-stage biotechnology company discovering
and developing novel antiviral therapeutics as treatments for
serious and/or chronic viral diseases. We employ unique
structure-based technologies and Nobel Prize winning expertise to
create first- and best-in-class antiviral drugs. These technologies
are designed to efficiently deliver small molecule therapeutics
that are safe, effective, and convenient to administer. We are a
tight-knit team of scientific minds and innovators who are
passionate about what we do. We are constantly seeking talented
individuals with the same passion for discovering and developing
novel antiviral therapeutics that target the replication
process.
Keywords: Cocrystal Pharma Inc, Seattle , Research Associate, Other , Bothell, Washington
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