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Nurix

Research Associate I, Pharmaceutical Development ~ Contract

Pay: $40–$55/hr
Posted: 4 days ago
Location: Brisbane, CA (Onsite)
Last Updated: 20 hours ago
Hours: Part-Time
Expires: 10/22/2026

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A Research Associate typically has more experience than a Research Assistant. Responsibilities can include the planning and design of research projects, conducting experiments, analyzing data, contributing to research publications or grant proposals, and collaborating with other researchers. Works in a variety of fields within science or the social sciences, in programs based at a university or research institution, or works on government or industry sponsored research projects. Conducts field or library research or recruits participants for a study; may also assist with legal research. These roles are often held by people with advanced degrees in their field of study with several years of experience in research or academia.

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Research Associate I, Pharmaceutical Development ~ Contract Nurix Therapeutics is a biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery, development, and commercialization of small molecule therapies designed to modulate cellular protein levels as a novel treatment approach for cancer and immune disorders. Leveraging Nurix's extensive expertise in E3 ligases together with its proprietary DNA-encoded libraries, Nurix has built DELigase, an integrated discovery platform to identify and advance novel drug candidates targeting E3 ligases, a broad class of enzymes that can modulate proteins within the cell. Nurix's drug discovery approach is to either harness or inhibit the natural function of E3 ligases within the ubiquitin proteasome system to selectively decrease or increase cellular protein levels. Description Nurix is looking for a Research Associate I, Pharmaceutical Development to provide scientific, technical, and hands-on support of drug discovery and product development related to small molecules from early discovery to clinical trial enabling studies.
  • Prepare and characterize preclinical formulations in support of multiple programs.
  • Perform stability and solubility testing using
HPLC/UPLC.
  • Assist with pre-formulation and formulation development for oral solid dosage forms.
  • Contribute to internal and external presentations and publications. Qualifications
  • Thorough understanding of basic chemistry principles
  • Excellent basic quantitative laboratory skills including weighing, pipetting, and use of volumetric glassware
  • Strong basic
HPLC/UPLC
skills and understanding (XRD and Mass Spec experience a plus)
  • Excellent organizational and documentation skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft 365
  • Experience in safe handling of potent compounds
  • BS/BA or higher in chemistry, pharmaceutics, engineering, or related field with 2
  • 4 years of industry experience S alary
Range:
40/hr
  • 55/hr
Location:
Brisbane, CA
  • Onsite