Remote Global Immunology Scientist (Clinical Trials)

IAVI; Amsterdam; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

IAVI seeks a Clinical Immunology Scientist to support immunological assays across IAVI-sponsored trials and research programs. You will collaborate with Clinical Research Centers, collaborating laboratories and CROs to ensure assay readiness, quality systems and data review for reliable trial data.

The Scientist provides remote and on-site technical support, identifies performance issues and escalates risks to QA and leadership.

Qualifications

• Two years of relevant laboratory experience required.
• Experience with GCLP in clinical research settings.
• Experience implementing and documenting immunological lab procedures for clinical research.
• Experience supporting assay development, optimization, qualification, validation or tech transfer.

Responsibilities

• Provide scientific and technical support to CRCs, collaborating labs and CROs conducting immunological assays for IAVI trials, with focus on Africa.
• Support assay lifecycle activities: feasibility, readiness, development, validation, tech transfer across labs.
• Provide remote and on-site technical support and training during assay transfer and performance monitoring.
• Apply hands-on proficiency in immunological techniques (ELISpot, ELISA, PBMC isolation, cryopreservation, neutralization, multiplex assays, flow cytometry).
• Review assay performance, troubleshoot, recommend corrective actions per SOPs and escalate to QA/leadership.
• Support laboratory quality activities within GCP/GCLP frameworks, SOPs, QA systems and continuous improvement.
• Support EQA program implementation, data analysis and reporting across labs.
• Contribute technical input to study teams on assay feasibility, risk and delivery requirements.
• Provide observations to support senior scientific decision-making.

Skills

ELISpot

ELISA

PBMC isolation

cryopreservation

flow cytometry

neutralization assays

multiplex assays

GCLP experience

SOP documentation

data analysis

training & support

international travel

Education

Master’s degree in immunology or related field

PhD preferred

post‑PhD experience

Tools

R

Job description

IAVI seeks a Clinical Immunology Scientist to support immunological assays across IAVI-sponsored trials and research programs. You will collaborate with Clinical Research Centers, collaborating laboratories and CROs to ensure assay readiness, quality systems and data review for reliable trial data.

The Scientist provides remote and on-site technical support, identifies performance issues and escalates risks to QA and leadership.