Sr. Research Associate/Associate Scientist, Immunology (Contract)

Description

*NOTE: This is a 6-month, temporary position. Title will be commensurate with experience.*

Company Overview:

Vividion is a next generation biotechnology company based in San Diego that is leveraging its proprietary chemical proteomics platform to conduct proteome-wide footprinting of drug-protein interactions with unprecedented breadth and precision. Our technology allows us to screen, identify and optimize novel drugs that selectively bind virtually any protein, including proteins previously considered “undruggable”. Our pipeline and emerging programs reflect a matured and productive platform capable of delivering first in class drugs utilizing novel mechanisms of action (allosteric inhibitors, protein-protein interaction inhibitors, functional activators, degraders etc.) against undruggable targets in the oncology and immunology space.

We prize scientific excellence, creativity, team players and we are committed to continued innovation. We have worked hard to create a collaborative and dynamic work culture where your ideas and discoveries are valued and will have an impact. We are growing and there are opportunities for mentorship and career progression.

Vividion has been recognized as a Top Workplace by The San Diego Union-Tribune from 2022 to 2025.

Job Summary:

The successful candidate will have hands-on experience designing and executing in vitro experiments to support the pre-clinical advancement of drug discovery projects.

Requirements

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Independently perform in-vitro experiments with human PBMCs and cell lines, analyze data, and interpret and communicate results. 
• Perform a variety of immunological and molecular biology techniques to support drug development, including reporter assays, Nanostring, ELISA, western blot, and qPCR. 
• Work collaboratively within the Immunology group to validate compound efficacy.
• Experience with mammalian cell culture techniques, RNA isolation, and in validating and executing cellular assays to test the activity of compounds is highly desired.

Education and Experience requirements:

• BS with 6+ years or MS with 4+ years of industry experience (Prior experience in immunology-based projects strongly preferred).
• The successful candidate will have hands-on experience designing and executing in vitro experiments to support the pre-clinical advancement of drug discovery projects.

Required Key Attributes:

• Effective troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Be an effective team player and strong individual contributor, flexible, and able to handle multiple tasks and deliver high-quality results under tight timelines.

Pay:

The hourly pay for this position ranges from $38.00 to $48.00 depending on relevant skills, experience, and education. 

EEO & Employment Eligibility:

Vividion Therapeutics, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

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