Associate Scientist

Company Summary: At Aeglea, we believe that every patient deserves a chance at a better life. We are committed to helping people with rare and devastating metabolic diseases who have limited treatment options because having a rare disease doesn't mean that you are in this fight alone. We are building a pipeline of novel therapies designed to modulate the chemical imbalances that drive disease. By leveraging our unique protein engineering expertise to develop human enzyme medicines, we aim to improve lives today and create hope for new tomorrows.

Position Summary: Aeglea BioTherapeutics based in Austin Texas, is actively recruiting for an associate scientist for analytical chemistry in our research group. He or she will be responsible to aid in the execution of the early analytical needs of the company and will involve helping in the establishment of analytical methods and procedures as well as the operational support to enable these goals. He or she will have practical knowledge and expertise in analytical chemistry and the use of analytical instruments to perform experimental tasks. The associate scientist will be an essential team player who will perform analytical tests, generate reports, and help interpret complex laboratory experiments with supervision and the guidance of the team lead.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the following:

• Execute on experiments to validate methods and procedures under guidance
• Perform sample analyses under guidance and input from supervisor and project teams
• Perform routine lab work including solution preparation, chemical waste disposal and instrument maintenance, etc.
• Review and provide input on new protocols and methods
• Troubleshoots technical issues associated with sample preparation and instrument
• Perform data analysis and document experimental procedures and data results in electronic notebooks

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Education/Experience: The ideal candidate will offer:

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  An associate degree with 7+ years' experience or bachelor's degree with 2-7 years' of experience or Master's Degree with 0-2 years' of experience. A degree in chemistry or analytical chemistry is preferred
• Experience with liquid chromatography (HPLC/UPLC), desired
• Experience with analytical/bioanalytical sample preparation, preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of analytical chemistry principles and concepts
• Knowledge of HPLC is strongly preferred
• Knowledge on the principles of assay development is preferred
• Ability to multitask in a dynamic and fast paced environment
• Good interpersonal skills including the ability to work as an individual contributor and as a team member
• Good communication skills including verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong computer skills. Proficiency in statistical analysis software desired
• Knowledge of Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Ability to write reports and present scientific data

Work Environment:

This is a high growth, fast paced organization. The ability to be productive and successful in a scientifically led and data driven work environment is critical.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

The Associate Scientist position is a bench chemist position that will involve standing for approximately 50% of your time, standing and walking for up to 25% of your time. Use of hands and fingers to mix and pipet samples, for typing and other computer activity for up to 25% of your time in the laboratory setting. Reaching with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl less than 25% of your time. Ability to lift, up to 25lbs, less than 25% of the time.