Scientist, Immunology/Immuno-Oncology
- Employer
- Vividion Therapeutics, Inc.
- Location
- San Diego, CA, United States
- Start date
- Sep 17, 2020
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- Discipline
- Science/R&D, Bioengineering, Immunology
- Required Education
- Doctorate/PHD/MD
- Position Type
- Full time
- Hotbed
- Biotech Beach
Job Details
Job Summary:
The successful candidate will have extensive hands on experience with standard immunological techniques (Flow cytometry, ELISA, primary cell isolation and culture, etc.). This position will be responsible for leading efforts towards the validation of multiple novel drug targets via a variety mechanisms, including testing the effects of tool compounds on proteins in cellular and biochemical settings, and the use of Vividion’s proprietary chemical proteomics platform.
Education and Experience requirements:
- PhD and 1-3+ years postdoctoral training or BS/MS with 8+ years experience in cellular immunology, immuno-oncology, or a related field
- Proven track record of success demonstrated by first author papers in high impact journals and presentations at scientific conferences
- Proficiency in the isolation and culture of human and murine primary immune cells, multi-color flow cytometry, and basic molecular biology techniques (PCR, QPCR, Western blot, etc)
- A thorough knowledge of the molecular pathways involved in the activation of the innate and/or adaptive immune response
- Experience running immunological in vivo animal models (autoimmunity or immune-oncology) preferred
- 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
Required Key Attributes:
- Candidates must have strong communication skills as evidenced in public presentations and/or peer reviewed literature.
- 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.
Further Information:
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, life, disability insurance. 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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