RESEARCH ASSOCIATE II, BIOLOGY

Job Code: B-0807

CovX is a division of Pfizer’s Biotherapeutic and Bioinnovation Center located in San Diego.  Since its founding, CovX has made advances toward building a portfolio of clinical candidates.  We use our proprietary technology to rapidly discover and develop long-acting biological therapeutics.  The CovX technology unites the therapeutic attractiveness of peptides with the beneficial properties of antibodies, resulting in a new biopharmaceutical called a CovX-Body.  The highly flexible nature of our technology enables us to identify high-value biological targets, efficiently create CovX-Bodies, and expeditiously move candidates to pre-clinical development and clinical evaluation.

As an RA in the Biology Drug Discovery team, this position will independently contribute to the CovX portfolio by establishing methods and validating targets in the discovery and characterization of novel therapeutics with an emphasis in oncology.  Specific responsibilities to include: 

• Engage in projects, generate and evaluate project ideas, work collaboratively with other groups to achieve objectives and timelines
• Conceive, develop, and validate protein-based binding and competition assays
• Conceive, develop, and validate cell-based functional assays
• Employ standard molecular biology and general protein handling skills
• Effective and detail-focused communication and documentation of research results

Qualifications

• Successful applicant will have a BS with 2-3 years experience in a relevant biological science, or an M.S. with 0-2 years industry experience.  The qualified individual must be a team player with excellent verbal and written communication skills. Excellent conceptual understanding of cell and molecular biology, particularly as applied to biotherapeutic drug discovery, is required.