Immunology Scientist: Translational Autoimmune Research

AstraZeneca; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 92,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

AstraZeneca is seeking a Scientist, Bioscience Immunology in Cambridge, MA. The role focuses on adaptive/innate immunity, designing assays, and generating translational data from human in vitro systems.

Strong collaboration and publication experience are valued as part of a fast-moving program in a state-of-the-art lab. Responsibilities include pathway characterization, assay development, and data interpretation to inform program decisions, with cross-functional teamwork and potential in vivo

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in immunology or related field with 3+ years of experience or PhD with post-doctoral experience
• Experience in immunology drug discovery projects or related biology field preferred
• Strong organization and ability to work independently and with a team
• Proficiency in primary cell culture, flow cytometry, ELISA, Western blot, and multiplex cytokine readouts

Responsibilities

• Characterize immune pathways in health and disease; drive target validation
• Design, execute, and optimize human in vitro studies using primary and disease tissue-derived cells
• Develop, validate, and qualify robust cellular, molecular, and protein assays
• Apply rigorous experimental design and statistical thinking to datasets
• Collaborate cross-functionally to align goals and share insights
• Contribute to strategy discussions and publish high-quality research

Skills

Immunology expertise

Data analysis

Scientific communication

Independent & collaborative work

Lab experimental design

Education

Master’s degree in immunology

PhD in a related field

Tools

Primary cell culture

Flow cytometry

ELISA

Western blot

MSD

AlphaLISA

Luminex

Job description

AstraZeneca is seeking a Scientist, Bioscience Immunology in Cambridge, MA. The role focuses on adaptive/innate immunity, designing assays, and generating translational data from human in vitro systems.

Strong collaboration and publication experience are valued as part of a fast-moving program in a state-of-the-art lab. Responsibilities include pathway characterization, assay development, and data interpretation to inform program decisions, with cross-functional teamwork and potential in vivo