Kymera Therapeutics

Senior Research Associate

Kymera Therapeutics$85K — $120K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BS in relevant field with 3+ years or MS with 1+ years lab experience in immunology or cell biology.
  • Experience with mammalian cell culture including primary and immortalized cell lines.
  • Proficient in molecular and cell biology techniques like ELISA, MSD, and flow cytometry.
  • Ability to independently execute experiments and analyze results with minimal supervision.
  • Strong organizational and communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Familiarity with electronic laboratory notebooks (ELN); experience in TPD is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Develop quantitative cell-based assays to support SAR and MOA studies for novel degraders.
  • Conduct solution and plate-based assays to assess biomarker changes from primary human cells and animal models.
  • Maintain accurate records of procedures and communicate findings in team meetings.
  • Review literature and conference proceedings to explore new technologies and assays for internal validation.
  • Engage in exploratory efforts to validate emerging technologies.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package.
  • Incentives for performance-driven pay, including bonuses and equity participation.
Full Job Description


How you'll make an impact:
  • Develop quantitative cell-based assays to facilitate SAR and MOA studies for novel degraders.
  • Perform various solution and plate-based assays to evaluate changes in biomarkers from primary human cells and animal models.
  • Maintain good written records of laboratory procedures and communicate research findings in cross-functional project team meetings.
  • Review literature and conference proceedings to identify emerging technologies/assays and execute exploratory efforts for internal validation.


Skills and experience you'll bring:
  • BS with 3+ years or MS with 1+ years of relevant lab experience in immunology, cell biology, or related field.
  • Mammalian cell culture experience including both immortalized and primary human cells
  • Proficiency with molecular and cell biology techniques including ELISA, MSD, AlphaLISA, western blot, and flow cytometry
  • Independent mindset to execute experiments, analyze, and interpret results with minimal supervision while proactively seeking help and guidance.
  • Excellent organizational, verbal, and written communication skills and familiarity with electronic laboratory notebooks (ELN).
  • Previous experience in TPD is desirable but not required; innovative and growth mindset to execute and learn new things is essential.


Compensation
  • Kymera offers a competitive compensation package that recognizes both results and capabilities through market-based, performance-driven pay.
  • The anticipated base salary range for this role is $85,000 - $120,000, with eligibility for annual bonus, equity participation, and comprehensive benefits.
  • Actual salary is based on a holistic evaluation of the specific role/level as well as each candidate's depth of experience and the capabilities they bring to the position.

About Kymera Therapeutics

Kymera Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company that is focused on discovering and developing novel small molecule therapeutics that selectively degrade disease-causing proteins by harnessing the body's own natural protein degradation system. The company's proprietary targeted protein degradation platform, Pegasus, is designed to harness the body's natural protein recycling machinery to degrade disease-causing proteins, with a focus on undruggable and difficult-to-drug targets. Kymera's initial programs are focused on oncology and immunology, with a goal of delivering transformative therapies for patients with previously untreatable diseases. Kymera was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Cambridge, MA.
Learn more about Kymera Therapeutics
Size
75 employees
Market Cap
$1.4 billion
Industry
Founded
2017
NASDAQ

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