RESEARCH ASSOCIATE III, ANALYTICAL SCIENCE

Job Code DO-0802

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 a member of the Analytical Science team this person will work with other team members in the development of bioanalytical methods for the in vitro and in vivo characterization of antibody-based drugs.  Responsibilities will include generating and analyzing data, drafting development reports, SOPs and other controlled documents to support pre-clinical/clinical activities.  This individual will coordinate activities within CovX as well as with external contractors to ensure timely support of CovX projects.  Other responsibilities include:

• Development, qualification, and transfer of immunoassays and other bioanalytical methods for CovX drug product lot release (potency), pharmacokinetic analyses, and immunogenicity testing
• Protein reagent modification (e.g. biotinylation) and characterization
• Equipment maintenance and calibration
• Generate method development and stability reports
• Coordinate the generation of critical protein reagents
• Use strong troubleshooting skills and innovative thinking to solve assay problems

Job Qualifications

• BS degree in Biological Science/Biochemistry or related field plus 5 - 10 years relevant industry experience or an MS degree plus a minimum of 3 years relevant industry experience.
• Laboratory experience with immunoassay (e.g. ELISA) and other immunochemical techniques
• Experience in the purification, modification, and functional characterization of proteins is desirable
• Designs, executes and interprets data from experiments with minimal oversight
• Resolves technical problems with little or no assistance
• High level of initiative towards improving assays and developing new methods and technologies
• Ability to effectively participate in project teams

CovX offers exciting careers for passionate, creative people who thrive on challenge and are motivated by the opportunity to have a big impact. We also provide competitive salaries and extensive benefits, including health, dental, vision, life insurance, and a 401(k) savings plan.  We are an equal opportunity employer M/F/D/V.  Interested candidates should send their resume to jobs@covx.com. Please ensure job code DO-0802 is included in the subject line.

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