Research Associate I, Pharmaceutical Development ~ Contract

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📍 Brisbane, California

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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

 

Salary Range: 40/hr - 55/hr 

Location: Brisbane, CA - Onsite 

 

 

 

 

 

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