Associate Scientist / Senior Associate Scientist, Immunology

Job Description

Job Description

Description :

Note : exact level depending on 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 are uniquely structured with opportunities for all scientists to contribute to both established programs as well as ongoing early target selection, screens and validation.

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 was ranked #2 mid-size company on The San Diego Union-Tribune's 2022 and 2023 Top Workplaces list.

Job Summary :

The successful candidate will have extensive hands-on experience with standard cellular, molecular, and immunological techniques.

This position will be responsible for providing in-vitro support for both rank-ordering and mechanistic assays in a fast-paced and heavily matrixed environment.

Additional responsibilities will include assay development and optimization using cell lines, primary cells, and co-culture assays, and the use of Vividion’s proprietary chemical proteomics platform.

Requirements :

Education and Experience requirements :

• BS / MS with 8+ years’ experience in molecular biology, cellular biology, immunology or a related field
• Expertise in molecular biology techniques such as cloning, qPCR, RNAseq and ChiPseq is high desired
• Experience in multi-color flow cytometry, Western blot, ELISA / Luminex / MSD
• Expertise in validating and executing cellular assays using mouse and human primary cells or cell lines to test the activity of compounds
• Ability to research the literature and present ideas to support target validation or compound testing

Required Key Attributes :

• Candidates must have strong communication skills and an ability to present results to large teams
• Candidates must have effective troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Candidates must be an effective team player, strong individual contributor, flexible, and able to handle multiple tasks and deliver high quality results under tight timelines.

Pay & Benefits :

The annual base salary for this position ranges from $88,000 to $105,000 depending on relevant skills, experience, and education.

In addition, this position is eligible for target bonus, long-term-incentives, 401k retirement savings plan with company match, and a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.

Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and / or eligibility.

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, or disability status.

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