Senior Research Associate / Scientist – Immunology and Inflammation

As an integral member of the team, you will:

• Autonomously plan, design, and execute cell- and patient sample-based experiments to support our I&I pipeline.
• Maintain a hands-on approach while contributing intellectually to experimental and project needs.
• Analyze, interpret and integrate complex datasets across multiple assay types.
• Document data meticulously using ELN and state-of-the-art analysis tools.
• Stay at the forefront of latest research through literature review and critical evaluation of available data sources.
• Ensure team progress and success through efficient communication with key personnel across the organization.

Your Qualifications are:

• A MSc, or PhD degree in immunology, molecular and cell biology, or a related field, with 5+ (with MSc) or 3+ (with PhD) years of relevant industry experience, respectively.
• A meticulous and detail-oriented approach to experimental design, with full commitment to scientific rigor and creative solutions.
• A solid understanding of autoimmune and inflammatory mechanisms combined with a passion for pre-clinical drug research as evidenced by previous work experience.
• Proven experience with high-quality, immune-relevant assays for compound profiling and MOA evaluations, including but not limited to activation/proliferation assays, cell differentiation, co-culture experiments, cytokine analysis, immune phenotyping, ex vivo culture and functional profiling of blood.
• Fluency with MSD, Luminex, or other multiplex assays for bio-analyte quantification.
• Robust experience with multi-color flow cytometry.
• Experience in live cell imaging, IF staining, high-content/high-throughput imaging and quantitative image analysis is a plus.
• Critical understanding of assay development and validation for screening and compound progression purposes.
• A highly organized workstyle with excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Practical know-how with industry standard equipment like automated plate readers, liquid handlers, and robotic platforms is highly valued.
• Proficiency with data visualization and statistical analysis using contemporary software tools is a must.

What we offer:

• Participation in the growth of a pioneering company in AI-driven drug discovery.
• Integration into a dynamic, collaborative and forward-thinking environment.
• Engagement with a multidisciplinary team to tackle challenging projects with a meaningful impact on patient lives

In addition, we provide:

• Competitive Pay
• Health Care Plans (including Medical, Dental, and Vision, fully covered for the employees)
• Stock Option Eligibility
• 401(k) Plan
• Open PTO Policy
• Paid Company Holidays
• Free lunch and snacks at our offices