We are seeking a highly motivated and meticulous Ph.D. level scientist with experience in autoimmunity, allergy, B cell biology, and disease models driven by pathogenic antibodies to join our Immunology & Inflammation team.
As a Sr Scientist, you possess exceptional organizational skills and be capable of independently conducting in vitro and in vivo experiments.
In this role, you will support a broad pipeline in autoimmune and inflammatory diseases by validating targets, assessing the efficacy of therapeutic candidate molecules, and interrogate mechanisms of pathology that inform therapeutic strategies.
As a Sr Scientist, a typical day might include the following :
Contributing to project advancement by developing new methods and technologies.
Troubleshooting methodological and technical issues, interpreting experimental data and literature, and communicating results to diverse groups of individuals.
Collaborates and communicates effectively with team members to coordinate complex in vivo experiments, and with other departments to facilitate cross-functional efforts.
Experience with proper handling and care of mice, general surgical techniques and the collection of blood and tissue samples.
Developing and optimizing relevant disease mouse models and the subsequent analysis of associated disease-related pathologies by flow cytometry, histology, and ELISAs.
Performs ELISAs and or MSDs to measure cytokine levels and determine antigen binding for various research programs.
Developing and executing cell based assays to screen candidate antibodies for various research programs.
Contributing to lab and equipment maintenance and order supplies / reagents to help build a safe, effective and efficient working environment.
This role may be for you if you :
Have a passion for innovation and desire to lead new scientific directions.
Are a standout colleague with a collaborative spirit.
Possess excellent communication, organization, and time management skills.
Independently design and complete experiments, analyze data, and interpret results.
Are confident with multitasking and managing multiple projects simultaneously.
To be considered for this opportunity, you must have earned a Ph.D. in Immunology, Cellular, Molecular Biology, or a related field with 2-4 years of industry post doctoral experience.
A vast knowledge of immunology, as well as an excellent publication record, is required. Knowledge of data analysis programs such as GraphPad PRISM, FlowJo analysis, HALO, DIVA, and Softmax Pro is preferred.