Xaira Therapeutics
Senior Associate Scientist, High Throughput Protein Production
$101K–$126K
South San Francisco, California, United States · Senior · Full-time · Posted Oct 21, 2026
- Experience
- 5+ years in protein expression and purification.
- Education
- BS/MS in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, or a related field.
About the job
Operates and improves automated, high-throughput protein production workflows for antibody modalities, including expression, purification, data tracking, and process optimization.
What you'll do
- Operate and optimize high-throughput protein production workflows and integrate automation platforms.
- Develop, validate, and troubleshoot automated protein purification methods to improve efficiency and yield.
- Track and analyze production data, document processes, and collaborate on workflow improvements.
What they ask for
- BS/MS in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, or a related field.
- 5+ years of experience in protein expression and purification.
- Experience with high-throughput mammalian expression systems and protein purification techniques.
- Strong understanding of automation, work cells, and protein science; ability to design and optimize purification protocols.
Nice to have
- Experience with automated liquid handling systems and robotic platforms.
- Programming skills such as Python or R for scripting automation workflows.
Pay
$101,000 - $126,000 annually (USD, base salary)
Tools
Python, R, automated liquid handling systems, robotic platforms, high-throughput mammalian expression systems, affinity chromatography
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