Pharmacology Research Associate: Ligand Binding & PK

Janux Therapeutics, Inc.; Northern, San Diego (KY, CA); Hybrid; USD 88,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus program

Incentive stock option plan

401k plan with flat non-elective

Job summary

Janux Therapeutics, Inc. is seeking a Research Associate in pharmacology to develop and execute ligand binding assay based bioanalytical methods for PK sample analysis.

The role involves analyzing large data sets, developing in vitro assays using ELISA, Octet, and cell-based methods, and documenting results to advance research molecules toward development candidates. The candidate will work hands-on under the Scientist of in vivo Pharmacology, collaborating with a fast-paced team to ensure

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 2+ years of relevant experience or Master’s degree with 1+ year of relevant experience.
• Experience in ligand binding assay development, qualification/validation and sample analysis.
• Competence in data analysis tools (Excel, GraphPad).
• Hands-on expertise with ELISA and MSD is highly desirable.
• Experience with cell-based assays is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Identify, develop and execute ligand binding assays and other in vitro assays to support in vivo and in vitro pharmacology studies.
• Proven track record of ligand binding assay development and participation in routine preclinical and/or clinical sample analysis.
• Analyze and present experimental data using Prism, Excel, MS Office or similar software.
• Produce detailed documentation of experiments within a lab notebook and electronically.
• Ability to schedule and prioritize workload effectively within a multi-task environment.

Skills

Ligand binding assay development

Data analysis

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Excel

GraphPad

ELISA

MSD

Job description

Janux Therapeutics, Inc. is seeking a Research Associate in pharmacology to develop and execute ligand binding assay based bioanalytical methods for PK sample analysis.

The role involves analyzing large data sets, developing in vitro assays using ELISA, Octet, and cell-based methods, and documenting results to advance research molecules toward development candidates. The candidate will work hands-on under the Scientist of in vivo Pharmacology, collaborating with a fast-paced team to ensure