Research Associate/Associate Scientist, Biology
- Employer
- Vividion Therapeutics, Inc.
- Location
- San Diego, California
- Start date
- Jun 25, 2019
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- Discipline
- Science/R&D, Biology, Biotechnology, Cell Biology, Research, Laboratory, Molecular Biology, Pharmacology
- Required Education
- Bachelors Degree
- Position Type
- Full time
Job Details
Vividion Therapeutics is seeking a highly-motivated Research Associate / Associate Scientist to contribute to the discovery and development of novel small-molecule drugs.
Vividion is a next generation drug discovery company that harnesses the power of chemical proteomics 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”. We are directing our discovery engine towards diseases and pathways not adequately addressed by existing treatments.
As an early stage startup company, Vividion is looking for energetic and experienced candidates with a desire to work in a fast-paced, fulfilling and dynamic team environment. The successful candidate will have hands-on experience designing and executing cell based experiments to support pre-clinical advancement of drug discovery projects. Title will commensurate with experience.
Experience and education requirements:
- BS with 4+ years or MS with 2+ years of experience (biopharmaceutical industry experience in small molecule drug discovery is strongly preferred).
- Experience with cell pharmacology, plate-based readouts, tissue culture and basic molecular biology techniques.
- Hands-on experience with in vivo models is a plus.
- Outstanding problem-solving and organization skills.
- Be an effective team player and strong individual contributor, self-driven, flexible, pragmatic and able to handle multiple tasks and deliver high quality results under tight timelines.
In addition to a competitive compensation package with stock options, Vividion also offers a comprehensive benefits package for our employees and their families, which includes medical, dental, vision, life, disability insurance. For consideration, please submit your resume and cover letter in pdf format referencing job RASB2019.05.06 to careers@vividion.com. Vividion Therapeutics, Inc. is an EEO employer.
Company
Vividion Therapeutics, Inc. is a biotechnology company focused on transforming the future of human health through the limitless creation of highly selective small molecule medicines that drug traditionally inaccessible targets. The company is advancing a broad, diversified pipeline of multiple, selective small molecule therapeutics for highly sought-after disease-causing target proteins in oncology and immunology. Founded in 2016, the company’s cutting-edge platform was spun out of the labs of Vividion’s scientific founders, a team of experts in chemical biology and synthetic chemistry from The Scripps Research Institute in La Jolla, CA. For more information, please visit www.vividion.com.
Leadership
CEO: Jeffrey S. Hatfield
CBO/President: Fred Aslan, M.D.
CSO: Bob Abraham, Ph.D.
Founders
Benjamin F. Cravatt, Ph.D.
Phil S. Baran, Ph.D.
Jin-Quan Yu, Ph.D.
Email us at careers@vividion.com or media@vividion.com
- Website
- http://www.vividion.com/
- Phone
- 858-345-4690
- Location
-
5820 Nancy Ridge Drive
San Diego
California
92121
US
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