Research Scientist - Immunology

Placements24; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 43,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

State-of-the-art facilities

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Generous PTO and development机会

Collaborative work environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly motivated Research Scientist to join our Immunology team in Paarl. You will lead experiments, design studies, and interpret complex immunological data to advance novel immunotherapies.

The role demands a PhD in immunology or related field, 3–5 years postdoc/industry experience, strong skills in flow cytometry, cell sorting, and molecular biology, and excellent collaboration and communication abilities.

Qualifications

• PhD in Immunology, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, or a related life science discipline.
• 3–5 years of postdoctoral or industry experience in immunology research.
• Expertise in cellular immunology techniques, including flow cytometry, cell sorting, and functional assays.
• Experience with molecular biology techniques relevant to immunology.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with meticulous experimental approach.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Design and conduct experiments to investigate immune cell function, cytokine production and signaling pathways.
• Develop and validate assays for characterizing immune responses.
• Isolate and culture primary immune cells and cell lines for experiments.
• Analyze immunological data using flow cytometry, ELISA, Western blotting and related techniques.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate findings into broader programs.
• Maintain meticulous records and contribute to scientific reports and publications.

Skills

Flow cytometry

Cell sorting

Functional assays

Molecular biology

Data analysis

Scientific communication

Education

PhD in Immunology

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Research Scientist to join their dynamic Immunology team in Paarl . This role is integral to advancing our understanding of immune responses and developing novel immunotherapies. You will lead research projects, design and execute experiments, and contribute to the interpretation of complex immunological data. The ideal candidate possesses a deep knowledge of immunology and a proven track record in experimental design and execution within a laboratory setting. This is an excellent opportunity to make a significant contribution to the field of immunology and develop your career within a leading research institution.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and conduct experiments to investigate immune cell function, cytokine production, and immune signaling pathways.
• Develop and validate novel assays for the characterization of immune responses.
• Isolate and culture primary immune cells and cell lines for experimental use.
• Analyze immunological data using flow cytometry, ELISA, Western blotting, and other relevant techniques.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate immunological findings into broader research programs.
• Maintain meticulous records of experiments and contribute to scientific reports and publications.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Immunology, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, or a related life science discipline.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of postdoctoral or industry experience in immunology research.
• Expertise in cellular immunology techniques, including flow cytometry, cell sorting, and functional assays.
• Experience with molecular biology techniques relevant to immunology.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a meticulous approach to experimental work.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective team collaboration.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Access to state-of-the-art immunology research facilities.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous paid time off and professional development opportunities.
• A stimulating and collaborative work environment dedicated to scientific advancement.