Scientist - Contract - Tarrytown, NY
Advance next‑generation antibody research at the intersection of immunology and gene therapy.
Proclinical is seeking a motivated and innovative Scientist to join a team focused on antibody investigation. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects in gene therapy and pharmaceuticals.
Primary Responsibilities:
The successful candidate will contribute to research aimed at eliciting robust B cell responses and developing methods to characterize and isolate B cells of interest.
Skills & Requirements:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree with relevant experience in cellular immunology research within academia or industry.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage projects effectively.
- Hands-on experience with vaccination, tissue isolation, blood sampling, multi-parameter flow cytometry, and ELISA.
- Knowledge of B-cell and plasma cell biology is advantageous.
- Experience in primary culture of B cells and plasma cells is a plus.
- Candidates with relevant technical expertise in adjacent fields are encouraged to apply.
The Scientist's responsibilities will be:
- Plan and execute in vivo mouse immunization studies, including mouse handling, injections (subcutaneous, footpad, intraperitoneal, intravenous), and blood sampling.
- Perform ELISA-based assays to measure antibody responses.
- Conduct multi-color flow cytometry staining and analysis.
- Culture primary B cells and optimize strategies to elicit robust B cell responses in vivo.
- Characterize B cell development in genetically engineered mice and plasma cell responses.
- Present data in both small and large group settings.
- Maintain detailed records, including an up-to-date lab notebook.
If you are having difficulty in applying or if you have any questions, please contact Shannon Briggs at s.briggs@proclinical.com.
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