Senior/Principal Scientist, Innate Immunology

Highly Competitive Salary
  1. Permanent
  2. Biological Sciences, Immunology, Molecular Biology
  3. United States
Cambridge, USA
Posting date: 09 Feb 2022
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Proclinical is looking for an exceptional immunologist with a passion for driving and developing novel therapies for autoimmune diseases and inflammatory disorders using a delivery platform for novel RNA and DNA modalities. This is an exciting opportunity for the ideal candidate to contribute to a growing portfolio in a well-funded early stage biotech company. We are deeply committed to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and support all people regardless of orientation or ethnicity.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Develop novel cellular assays and build out model systems to test various platform modalities in autoimmune or inflammatory disorders
  • Independently design and execute in vitro and in vivo experiments for early stage programs
  • Oversee pre-clinical discovery studies both internally and externally with CROs
  • Interpret and analyze data and present findings to internal stakeholders and external collaborators
  • Contribute to building the immunology team and work collaboratively within the team and across the ecosystem
  • Manage and mentor research associates

Skills and Requirements:

  • Ph.D. in immunology or related discipline with 3 to 5 years post-doctoral experience and/or 2 to 4 years industry experience (title will be commensurate with experience)
  • Deep knowledge of T and B cell biology and mechanism of action of autoimmune diseases
  • Strong background in human and mouse immunology
  • Expertise in immune cell culture and standard immunology assays including but not limited to multicolor flow cytometry, ELISpot, cytokine profiling (MSD/Luminex/ELISA), ICS, microscopy
  • Self-starter, demonstrate critical thinking, problem solving skills and ability to work collaboratively and cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment
  • Excellent organizational, written and oral communication skills, efficient time management and demonstrate high degree of flexibility
  • Prior experience managing reports directly as well as in a matrix environment



If you are having difficulty in applying or if you have any questions, please contact Sofia Amark at (+1) 646-367-2764 or s.amark@proclinical.com.

Proclinical is a specialist employment agency and recruitment business, providing job opportunities within major pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device companies.

Proclinical Staffing is an equal opportunity employer.

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