Research Scientist I/II; Lead Discovery

Research Scientist I/II; Lead Discovery in Buffalo, NY Level is dependent upon experience. Build your future at Curia, where our work has the power to save lives. The Research Scientist may be responsible for the development and characterization of biochemical or cellular assays for testing large molecule protein therapeutics and small molecule chemical samples as well as conducting more basic research to characterize proteins and their role in disease states. The job may involve the automation of assays and high-throughput screening, as well as potency and selectivity testing. You will be responsible for design, analysis and interpretation of assay development, high throughput screening, and potency experiments. A major component in the scientist's performance rating will be based on productivity, teamwork, and cooperation. Curia is a global contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) with over 30 years of experience partnering with pharmaceutical and biotech companies to provide life-saving treatments to patients. At Curia, we are on a mission to advance our customersu2019 therapies from curiosity to cure and ultimately to improve patientsu2019 lives. We proudly offer + Generous benefit options (eligible first day of employment) + Paid training, vacation and holidays (vacation accrual begins on first day of employment) + Career advancement opportunities + Education reimbursement + 401K program with matching contributions + Learning platform + And more Responsibilities + Contribute to pre-clinical Drug Discovery research projects. + Design, analyze, interpret, and present results from assay development and biomolecule or compound characterization to customers. + Apply a broad spectrum of practical laboratory skills, including molecular biology, cell culture, and biochemistry, alongside in-depth data analysis of bioactivity data. + Utilize standard laboratory equipment, including precision pipettes, balances, pH meters, gel imagers and plate readers. + Develop and transfer bioactivity screen assays to robotic systems for high-throughput screening. + Prepare compound libraries for internal and customer-facing screening projects. + Support the development and testing of HPLC/UPLC and LC/MS methods, spanning proteomics, protein intact mass, and small molecule binding. + Execute high-throughput secondary screenings to generate high-quality data sets. Qualifications + Bacheloru2019s with a major in Biology or Biochemistry, or equivalent industrial experience + Academic laboratory experience conducting molecular biology, cell biology, biochemistry, assay development and validation. + Computer training in the use of standard office software applications and databases Preferred + Masteru2019s degree in Biology or Biochemistry with a laboratory-based thesis or 2 years of academic or industrial experience Other Qualifications + Must pass a background check + Must pass a drug screen + May be required to pass Occupational Health Screening Pay Range: $62,353.20/yr. Education, experience, location and tenure may be considered along with internal equity when job offers are extended. We do not accept unsolicited assistance from any headhunters or recruitment firms for any of our job openings. All resumes or profiles submitted by search firms to any employee at Curia, in any form without a valid, signed search agreement by an authorized signatory in place for the specific position, approved by Talent Acquisition, will be deemed the sole property of Curia. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Curia because of the unsolicited referral. All interested applicants must apply online. Please be aware of scammers. Curia will only send offer letters and requests for sensitive personal information from a email address. Curia is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Curia is an E-Verify employer. #LI-KD1

Created: 2026-04-08