Description:
*NOTE: This is a temp position with the possibility of converting into a full-time hire in 6 months*
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 foot printing 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 was ranked #2 mid-size company on The San Diego Union-Tribune's 2022 Top Workplaces list.
Job Summary:
Vividion is seeking a highly motivated individual to contribute to the identification and development of novel small-molecule drugs to address unmet medical need.
The successful candidate will have extensive hands-on experience designing and executing in vivo and in vitro/ex vivo target validation and compound development studies with a focus on autoimmunity/ inflammation and will contribute to drug discovery and development as an individual and team contributor.
Requirements:
Required Education and Experience:
B.
S.
/ M.
S.
in Biology (or Immunology/Pharmacology/ or related) with at least 5 years of industry /CRO drug discovery experience.
Ability to managing assigned projects, independently design, plan, and execute in vivo experiments, conduct ex vivo analysis or in vitro experiments to address drug mechanism-of-action and disease-focused hypotheses, troubleshoot experiments as needed, analyze, and interpret data.
Strong experience in developing and/or executing in vivo models, including dosing (PO, IV, IP, SC), blood and tissue collection, necropsy, and other biometric data collection.
Hands-on experience with ex vivo analysis employing contemporary cellular, molecular, and immunological techniques such as PCR or NanoString, flow cytometry, and protein analysis by Western/MSD/ELISA etc.
Demonstrated experience in data interpretation, analysis, and presentation to stakeholders.
Preferred Experience and Skills:
Immunology/inflammation research experience.
Individuals with strong academic research track record will also be considered.
Experience conducting target validation, MOA, lead optimization, and IND-enabling studies.
Required Key Attributes:
Scientific curiosity.
Strong communication skills.
Strong problem-solving skills.
Ability to work in a matrix environment and as a strong individual contributor.
Ability to multitask and adapt to changes in research priorities while delivering high quality results under tight timelines.
Pay & Benefits:
The hourly pay for this position ranges from $37.
00 to $41.
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, or disability status.
Privacy Policy:
The protection of your personal information is a commitment we take seriously.
For information regarding our Privacy Policy (CA candidates) please visit https://vividion.
com/publication/privacy-noticeforcalifornia-candidates/.
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