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Associate Scientist I, Cell Biology & Immunology
Associate Scientist I, Cell Biology & ImmunologyTonix Pharmaceuticals Inc • Frederick, MD, US
Associate Scientist I, Cell Biology & Immunology

Associate Scientist I, Cell Biology & Immunology

Tonix Pharmaceuticals Inc • Frederick, MD, US
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Job Description

Job Description

About Tonix

Tonix is a fully integrated biotechnology company, publicly traded on NASDAQ (ticker : TNXP), with marketed products and a pipeline of development candidates The Company is focused on commercializing, developing, discovering, and licensing therapeutics to treat and prevent human disease. In August 2025, Tonix received FDA approval for Tonmya™ (cyclobenzaprine HCl sublingual tablets), a first-in-class, once-daily, non-opioid treatment for fibromyalgia. Tonmya is the first new fibromyalgia therapy approved in over 15 years, following successful Phase 3 trials demonstrating significant symptom improvement. Commercial launch is expected in the fourth quarter of 2025. Tonix also markets Zembrace® SymTouch® (sumatriptan injection) 3 mg and Tosymra® (sumatriptan nasal spray) 10 mg, both indicated for the treatment of acute migraine with or without aura in adults.

Tonix’s development portfolio includes product candidates in central nervous system (CNS), immunology, immuno-oncology infectious disease and rare disease. The CNS pipeline features both small molecules and biologics to treat pain, neurologic, psychiatric, and addiction conditions. The immunology portfolio includes biologics to address organ transplant rejection, autoimmunity, and cancer. The infectious disease pipeline includes a vaccine in development to prevent smallpox and monkeypox, which also serves as a live virus vaccine platform for other infectious diseases. Finally, the rare disease portfolio includes a product in development for Prader-Willi syndrome, which has both orphan drug designation and rare pediatric disease designation grants from the FDA.

Tonix owns and operates a state-of-the art infectious disease research facility in Frederick, Md.

Please visit www.Tonixpharma.com for specifics on the pipeline.

  • All of Tonix’s product candidates are investigational new drugs or biologics and have not been approved for any indication.

Position Overview

Tonix Pharmaceuticals is seeking a motivated Associate Scientist with a strong foundation in cell biology and immunology to join our dynamic R&D team. The ideal candidate is a recent graduate with hands-on laboratory experience and a demonstrated passion for therapeutic development, especially in immunological and cell-based assays.

Key Responsibilities :

  • Perform immunological studies such as flow cytometry and cell-based immunological readout to study responses to vaccines, autoimmune disorders, and oncology processes.
  • Design and perform cell culture experiments using both cancer cell lines and primary human cell lines.
  • Execute and optimize co-culture functional assays for immunotherapy applications (e.g., TCR, bispecific evaluation).
  • Perform ELISA, flow cytometry, HLA quantification, RT-qPCR, and other immunological and molecular assays.
  • Conduct RNA extraction, gel electrophoresis, and cell viability assays
  • Collect, analyze, and interpret experimental data using GraphPad Prism and R.
  • Maintain detailed lab records and contribute to scientific reports and presentations.
  • Collaborate across teams to support preclinical therapeutic development and assay validation

    • Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in biology or related field (e.g., Immunology, Molecular Biology).
  • Proven experience with mammalian cell culture, immune cell manipulation, and molecular techniques.
  • Research internship or academic lab experience in immunological assays and cell-based studies.
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
  • Passion for working in a collaborative, fast-paced biotech or pharmaceutical environment.

    • Preferred

  • Experience with flow cytometry or cryopreservation methods.
  • Exposure to immune profiling, macrophage polarization, or cytokine assessment.
  • Familiarity with scientific writing, poster presentations, or manuscript development .

    • Recruitment & Staffing Agencies

    Tonix does not accept agency resumes unless contacted directly by internal Tonix Talent Acquisition. Please do not forward resumes to Tonix employees or any other company location; Tonix is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

    Tonix provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetics, or any other characteristic protected by law. In addition to federal law requirements, Tonix complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfers, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Tonix expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic, information, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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