Principal Research Associate/Scientist, Biology Contractor

To date, the collective research on transcription factors has been elusive to drug discovery. Flare Therapeutics, an early-stage biotech, has now reached a moment of light - with the prospect of forever changing the trajectory of how we treat disease. We are trailblazing the path to transcription factors by intervening at a previously hidden region we have identified as the 'switch site.' Join us and help illuminate the path to the possible. 

In this role you will…

• Develop and validate assays with a high degree of independence to drive drug discovery campaigns 
• Collaborate with chemistry and biochemistry colleagues to understand the mechanism of action of small molecule modulators of transcription factors to improve compound efficacy for H2L and LO advancement
• Support cell and molecular biology activities across Flare’s early pipeline projects
• Present data and research plans to the teams to inform data-driven decisions 

About you…

• You have a BS or MS in molecular or cellular biology 
• You have at least 5 years of experience in biotech/pharma post-degree (required)
• You have experience with cell assay development, drug discovery screening and mechanistic studies
• You are experienced in cell engineering (shRNA, CRISPR knockin/knockout, generation of stable lines, viral transduction, etc.)
• You have worked in oncology and/or transcriptional regulation 
• You are passionate about science, driven to make a real difference for patients, and maybe you have even been caught reading scientific journals for fun
• You are a proactive individual able to prioritize and balance multiple tasks, meet multiple deadlines, and thrive in a dynamically changing and fast-paced environment
• You thrive on feedback and love collaborating as part of a team
• You have strong communication skills, both written and verbal, including presenting data to internal company meetings