Associate Scientist, Immunology

Serif Biomedicines, Inc.; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 96,000 - 126,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Annual incentive program

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Serif Biomedicines, Inc. is seeking a highly motivated Associate Scientist of Immunology for its therapeutic discovery team in Cambridge, Massachusetts. This role focuses on hands-on benchwork using in vitro and ex vivo experimental approaches in a fast-paced environment. Ideal candidates should have a strong background in immunology and experience in immune cell assays.

The position offers a salary range of $96,000 - $126,500 and includes healthcare coverage and retirement benefits.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of relevant industry experience in immunology and/or immunotherapy.
• Strong experimental skills including tissue culture and flow cytometry.
• Detail oriented and self-motivated with a technical background.

Responsibilities

• Independently design and execute in vitro assays to evaluate immune cell function.
• Conduct ex vivo analysis of immune cells through tissue processing.
• Analyze and communicate experimental data at team meetings.

Skills

Immunology

Cancer immunotherapy

Autoimmune diseases

Flow cytometry

Tissue culture

Education

BS or MS degree in biology, immunology, or related discipline

Tools

Electronic laboratory notebook

NHP sample processing

Job description

Company Summary

Serif Biomedicines is a privately held, early‑stage biotechnology company developing a novel approach to gene therapy that can address currently untreatable diseases. It was founded by Flagship Pioneering, an innovation enterprise that conceives, creates, resources, and grows first‑in‑category life sciences companies.

Flagship Pioneering has created over 100 groundbreaking companies over the past twenty years, including Moderna, Syros Pharmaceuticals, Seres Therapeutics, Generate Biomedicines, Tessera Tx, Evelo Biosciences, and Indigo Agriculture.

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated Associate Scientist of Immunology for our therapeutic discovery team. The candidate will focus on hands‑on benchwork using in vitro and ex vivo experimental approaches and must be independent, goal oriented, technically competent, and able to work efficiently across multiple projects. We are looking for enthusiastic, innovative scientists with a background in immunology, cancer immunotherapy, and/or autoimmune diseases who are comfortable in a fast‑paced entrepreneurial environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Independently design and execute in vitro assays to evaluate immune cell function, including multi‑color flow cytometry, cytotoxicity assays and other functional readouts under the guidance of scientists.
• Conduct ex vivo analysis of immune cells through tissue processing and downstream assays and analyses.
• Develop, execute, and troubleshoot experimental protocols under the guidance of senior members on the team, and maintain accurate and timely electronic laboratory notebook records.
• Analyze and communicate experimental data at team meetings.

Qualifications

• BS or MS degree in biology, immunology, bioengineering, or related discipline with 6+ years of relevant industry experience in immunology and/or immunotherapy.
• Strong experimental skills, including tissue culture, primary immune cell culture, flow cytometry, immunoassay development, and ex vivo mouse model and NHP sample processing.
• Experience with non‑viral delivery technologies and nucleic acid modalities is preferred.
• Experience with primary human and/or NHP T cells is preferred.
• Detail oriented, self‑motivated, and comfortable working with highly technical projects and personnel.
• Highly adaptable and responsive to delivering challenging commitments.

EEO Statement

Flagship Pioneering and our ecosystem companies are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.

The salary range for this role is $96,000 - $126,500. Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies, and experience. Serif Biomedicines currently offers healthcare coverage, annual incentive program, retirement benefits and a broad range of other benefits. Compensation and benefits information is based on Serif Biomedicines's good faith estimate as of the date of publication and may be modified in the future.