Immunologist (R&D)

React4Life; Genova; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

React4Life in Genoa, Italy is seeking an Immunologist to join the R&D team to design and validate innovative in vitro models with a focus on immunology and cell–cell interactions. You will work within a multidisciplinary team on translational, human-relevant research, collaborating with engineers and scientists in a fast-paced environment.

The role emphasizes hands-on experimental work, collaboration across disciplines, and contributing to next-generation human-relevant models.

Qualifications

• Strong background in immunology and cell biology.
• Experience with in vitro models and Organ-on-Chip technologies.
• Interest in translational and human-relevant research.
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary and fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to design, development and validation of innovative in vitro models, focusing on immunological processes and cell–cell interactions.
• Collaborate with scientists and engineers to translate biological questions into experimental models, develop protocols, analyze results and advance human-relevant research.

Skills

Immunology

Cell biology

Translational research

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Organ-on-Chip

Tools

Organ-on-Chip

Job description

Immunologist – R&D Team

Location: Genoa, Italy

Department: R&D – Immunology

Start date: By the end of 2026

We are looking for an Immunologist to join our R&D team in Genoa, Italy. We are a fast-growing biotech company working at the intersection of advanced in vitro models, Organ-on-Chip technologies and biomedical research. Our multidisciplinary and multicultural team brings together expertise in biology, engineering and biomedical sciences to develop innovative solutions for human-relevant research. We are looking for a scientist with a strong background in immunology and cell biology, a passion for innovation and an interest in translational research. The successful candidate will contribute to the development and characterization of next-generation human-relevant models, working across scientific disciplines and collaborating closely with our R&D team and external research partners.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has a strong background in immunology and cell biology
• Is interested in advanced in vitro models and Organ-on-Chip technologies
• Is motivated by translational and human-relevant research
• Enjoys working in a multidisciplinary and collaborative environment
• Has a curious, proactive and hands-on approach to scientific challenges
• Is comfortable working in an international and fast-paced research environment

What you will do:

• Contribute to the design, development and validation of innovative in vitro models, with a particular focus on immunological processes and cell–cell interactions.
• Work closely with scientists and engineers to translate biological questions into experimental models, develop and optimize experimental protocols, analyze and interpret results, and contribute to scientific projects aimed at advancing human-relevant research.

Why join React4Life?

At React4Life, you will have the opportunity to work on emerging technologies with direct relevance to biomedical research, within a team where different scientific perspectives come together to address complex biological questions. If you are passionate about immunology, cell biology and scientific innovation and want to contribute to the development of more predictive and human-relevant research models, we would be happy to hear from you.