Scientist 3, Immunology Discovery
About The Position
We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic Scientist 3 in the department of Immunology Discovery to work on drug discovery in the field of inflammatory diseases in the Vucic lab. The candidate is expected to plan, execute and interpret experiments by collaborating within and between different labs and departments. This is a hands-on laboratory position with opportunities to contribute to target discovery, mechanistic examination of the pathways of interest, and evaluation of candidate molecules by in vitro and in vivo experiments related to cellular and inflammatory biology. Candidates familiar with T cells, monocytes/macrophage biology and innate immunity are especially encouraged to apply. You will have opportunities to productively collaborate with other researchers across departments, present your work to project teams, and contribute to scientific publications.
Requirements
- Ph.D degree in Immunology, Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, or related fields with a minimum of 3 years of academic and/or industry experience
- Practical experience in design, development, validation and execution of cellular (e.g. Flow cytometry), molecular, and in vivo assays/experiments
- Willing to learn and execute pre-clinical in vivo studies
- Strong creative problem-solving skills, and ability to think logically and independently
- Strong enthusiasm and passion for science and drug development
- Ability to manage multiple projects in parallel and work with multidisciplinary teams
- Strong communication, time management, and organization skills
Nice To Haves
- A foundation in immunology and hands-on expertise in immune cell assays
- Experience with primary cell isolation and culture (T cells, neutrophils, etc.)
- Experience with pre-clinical in vivo studies involving treatment and tissue dissection
- Publication of research findings in scientific journals
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
