Research Associate​/Senior Research Associate, Cell Biology

Company Overview

Terray Therapeutics is a venture-backed biotechnology company where scientists and engineers build together to transform how small-molecule drugs are discovered and developed. By combining our nanotechnology, experimental science, machine learning, and automation, we leverage Terray’s ability to generate and learn from scale proprietary chemical data to discover novel medicines for patients in need.

At Terray, you will work alongside pioneers and experts in artificial intelligence, chemistry, drug discovery, automation, and nanotechnology in deeply interconnected workflows where computational and experimental teams continuously learn from one another. Our platform, EMMI (Experimentation Meets Machine Intelligence), powers iterative cycles of molecular design and wet-lab experimentation that rapidly improve our understanding of biochemical interactions and guide the next generation of discoveries.

Our teams support both an internal immunology pipeline and partnerships across a broad range of therapeutic areas. The work here is highly collaborative, fast-moving, and grounded in the belief that breakthroughs happen when strong science, thoughtful technology, and great people work closely together.

Terray Therapeutics is seeking a motivated, creative, and experienced cell biologist to join our biology team. The candidate will work with other scientists in the team to run a wide range of cell-based assays to evaluate hits from our screens and drive lead optimization.

• Culture cell lines and expand primary cells to support cell assay team workflows
• Work closely with assay scientists to run 96-well format cell‑based assays specific to therapeutic targets of interest
• Use liquid handling robots to maximize efficiency for medium to high‑throughput screening of small‑molecule hits from our affinity screens
• Record experiments in electronic notebook, analyze data and communicate results
• Support organization of lab and equipment as needed

• BSc with 3+ years of research experience in the field of immunology, oncology, or related fields
• Extensive hands‑on experience with cell culture
• Extensive hands‑on experience with 96‑well plate‑based cell assays, such as reporter assays, gene expression, qPCR, and ELISAs
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills and ability to thrive in a highly collaborative research environment
• Demonstrated technical proficiency, ability to troubleshoot and deliver high‑quality data

• Background in drug discovery desired
• Proficiency in primary cell isolation, differentiation, culture and flow cytometry desired

$72,000 – $106,000 annually, depending on experience. Terray’s salary ranges are competitively benchmarked against market base salary and bonus within our industry and market. Pay is aligned to role scope, skill level, and impact.

We invest heavily in benefits because taking care of our people matters. Our programs are benchmarked at the top of the Southern California market and provide meaningful support across every stage of life. Benefits include participation in the Company’s stock option plan, a 3% retirement safe harbor contribution, fully paid health, dental, vision insurance for employees and families, above‑market life insurance, disability coverage, and additional support available during the offer process.