Scientist, Immunology and Immuno-oncology - San Carlos, California
$136,600–$170,700 year
On-siteSan Carlos, California, United States
Job Summary
Design and execute in vitro, ex vivo, and in vivo studies to validate target biology and generate decision-enabling data packages across immunology, inflammation, and immuno-oncology. Identify and advance high-value therapeutic targets aligned with organizational strategy while collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive innovation. Communicate progress through regular updates, proactively identify challenges, and propose solutions to support strategic objectives at the San Carlos site. May mentor research associates and interns. Requires a Ph.D. or M.D. with a track record in high-impact publications and hands-on experience with primary immune cell culture, flow cytometry, and molecular biology methods.
Required Qualifications
- Ph.D., M.D., or equivalent advanced degree in one or more of the following areas: cancer biology, immuno-oncology, immunology, or a related life sciences discipline
- Demonstrated track record of scientific achievements, as evidenced by publications in high-impact journals
- Demonstrated ability to design experiments, generate high-quality data, analyze complex datasets, and communicate scientific findings effectively
- Hands-on experience with relevant laboratory techniques such as primary human/mouse immune cell culture, cell line engineering, high parameter flow cytometry, cell-based immunological assays, ELISA, MSD, ELISPOT, molecular biology methods, protein characterization, microscopy/high-content imaging, or related experimental platforms
- Ability to operate effectively in a highly collaborative, fast-paced, and interdisciplinary research environment, and to integrate multi-disciplinary approaches to solve complex biological problems
- Strong collaboration skills across functional and disciplinary boundaries
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to clearly articulate complex scientific concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
- Must be able to work onsite in San Carlos, California
Desired Qualifications
- Experience with one or more of the following: immune organoid culture, AI-driven protein design, protein engineering, induced proximity technologies, synthetic biology approaches, or other innovative therapeutic platforms
- Knowledge of biologics, small molecules and other complex modalities, experience with omics data analysis, and/or preclinical immunology and oncology mouse models
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