Senior Scientist, Immunology and Immuno-oncology - San Carlos, California)
$150,200–$187,800 year
On-siteSan Carlos, California, United States
San Carlos, California, United StatesOn-siteFull Time$150,200–$187,800 yearSenior LevelDoctorate Or Professional DegreeLarge
Full TimeSenior LevelDoctorate Or Professional DegreeLarge
Job Summary
Design and execute in vitro, ex vivo, and in vivo studies to validate target biology and establish disease rationale in immunology and immuno-oncology. Independently analyze complex datasets to generate decision-enabling data packages for therapeutic development. Mentor junior scientists and research associates while collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive innovation. Communicate progress through regular updates and proactively identify challenges to support strategic objectives at the San Carlos site. Requires a Ph.D. or M.D. with 3+ years of post-degree experience in drug discovery.
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
- 3+ years post-degree professional experience in academia and/or industry
- demonstrated track record of scientific innovation and contributions to drug discovery or impactful scientific achievements
- Demonstrated ability to independently design experiments, generate high-quality data, analyze complex datasets, and communicate scientific findings effectively
- 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
- preclinical immunology and oncology mouse models
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