Immunology Research Scientist - Vaccine Development

National Institutes of Biotechnology Malaysia (NIBM); Bandar Baru Bangi; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive rewards

Collaborative environment

Continuous learning

Job summary

The National Institutes of Biotechnology Malaysia (NIBM) is seeking a Scientist (Immunologist) to join our team and lead vaccine immunology research and development efforts.

The role requires a PhD in immunology-related fields, strong background in immune mechanisms, hands-on immunological assay experience, and the ability to work independently in a regulated environment. Collaboration with MGVI and other partners is essential.

Qualifications

• PhD in Immunology related to vaccine research or Microbiology/Virology with demonstrated immunology expertise
• Strong background in immune mechanisms related to vaccine research
• Experience in vaccine development or immunology
• Hands-on experience with immunological assays (flow cytometry, ELISA, cell culture, protein analysis, neutralization assays) and animal studies
• Experience with mRNA, viral vector, recombinant protein, or egg-based vaccines
• Experience in animal immunisation studies
• Strong communication, organizational and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently in a regulated environment
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)

Responsibilities

• Design and conduct research in vaccine immunology and vaccine development
• Evaluate vaccine-induced immune responses using cellular and humoral immunological assays
• Develop and optimise immunological methods for preclinical vaccine evaluation
• Analyse research data and prepare scientific reports, publications and grant proposals
• Establish and maintain collaborations with academic, industry and government partners
• Supervise research personnel and postgraduate students
• Ensure biosafety, biosecurity, ethical and quality standards compliance
• Present findings at scientific meetings and contribute to MGVI's vaccine programmes

Skills

Immunology expertise

Vaccine research experience

Independent work

Scientific collaboration

Education

PhD in Immunology / Vaccine Research

Tools

Flow cytometry

ELISA

Cell culture

Protein analysis

Neutralization assays

Immunoinformatics

Job description

The National Institutes of Biotechnology Malaysia (NIBM) is seeking a Scientist (Immunologist) to join our team and lead vaccine immunology research and development efforts.

The role requires a PhD in immunology-related fields, strong background in immune mechanisms, hands-on immunological assay experience, and the ability to work independently in a regulated environment. Collaboration with MGVI and other partners is essential.