Senior Associate Scientist, Translational Research (Contractor)
Vividion Therapeutics, Inc•San Diego, CA
•$45 - $55•Onsite
About The Position
Vividion Therapeutics is seeking a hands-on Translational Researcher to support biomarker discovery and translational studies across oncology, immunology, and in vivo pharmacology programs. The contractor will perform molecular and tissue-based assays, manage sample workflows, analyze data, and collaborate with cross-functional research teams. The ideal candidate has experience with qPCR, tissue processing, mammalian cell culture, and biomarker analysis. Experience with immunohistochemistry, multiplex IHC, immunofluorescence, spatial biology, or other tissue-based assays is preferred.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in biology, molecular biology, biotechnology, immunology, cancer biology, or a related discipline.
- 8+ years of relevant biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry experience.
- Hands-on experience with qPCR or RT-qPCR, nucleic acid isolation, mammalian cell culture, tissue processing, and IHC.
- Strong experimental documentation and data-analysis skills.
- Ability to independently execute laboratory studies in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.
Nice To Haves
- Experience supporting oncology, immunology, or early clinical development programs.
- Experience with multiplex IHC, immunofluorescence, spatial biology, FFPE tissue, or digital pathology.
- Knowledge of translational biomarker development and pharmacodynamic assessments.
- Exposure to in vivo pharmacology and tissue-collection workflows.
Responsibilities
- Execute translational research studies across oncology, immunology, and in vivo pharmacology programs.
- Perform RNA and DNA extraction, qPCR, RT-qPCR, gene-expression analysis, and sample preparation.
- Conduct mammalian cell culture and support in vitro pharmacology experiments.
- Process and manage tissue samples for molecular and histological analyses.
- Perform or coordinate IHC, multiplex IHC, immunofluorescence, spatial biology, and other biomarker assays.
- Support tissue-based molecular characterization using internal platforms and external partners.
- Analyze data, maintain accurate experimental records, and communicate findings.
- Optimize, validate, and troubleshoot assays to improve quality and reproducibility.
- Collaborate with Translational Sciences, Biology, Pharmacology, and Biomarker teams.
- Maintain laboratory compliance, inventory, equipment, and documentation.
Benefits
- The hourly pay for this position ranges from $45.00 to $55.00 depending on relevant skills, competencies, experience, and education.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
