Senior/Principal Scientist, Immunology

Seismic Therapeutic, Inc.; Watertown (MA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative biotechnology startup is on the lookout for a Senior or Principal Scientist in Immunology. This role offers the chance to contribute to groundbreaking immunotherapy programs, focusing on the intersection of machine learning, structural biology, and protein engineering. The ideal candidate will have a Ph.D. in immunology, extensive industry experience, and a passion for developing novel therapies. Join a supportive and collaborative team dedicated to improving patient outcomes through rigorous science and creativity. If you're driven, curious, and ready to make a difference, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in immunology or related field with post-doc and 3+ years of industry experience.
• Strong understanding of immunology, immunotherapy, and ability to manage a small team.

Responsibilities

• Lead in vivo and in vitro preclinical studies to characterize drug candidates.
• Manage and develop direct reports while driving discovery programs.

Skills

Immunology

Immunotherapy

Autoimmunity

Functional Assays

Multi-color Flow Cytometry

Preclinical Animal Models

Data Presentation

Education

Ph.D. in Immunology or Related Field

Post-doctoral Experience

Job description

Senior/Principal Scientist, Immunology- In vivo/In vitro Pharmacology

Seismic Therapeutic, a biotechnology startup focused on the intersection of structure, protein engineering, machine learning and immunology, is seeking an experienced and motivated Senior or Principal Scientist-level immunologist to help drive novel immunotherapy programs.

About Seismic

Seismic is determined to help patients with unmet need by integrating machine learning, structural biology, protein engineering, and translational immunology to generate clinic-ready drugs. At our core, we are focused on phenomenal science, supportive culture, a superstar team, meritocracy, and patient-centric goals. Seismic has the tools, skills, ideas and people to make this a reality. Success will be the discovery and development of effective therapies for patients in need, and we invite you to become a part of that.

Responsibilities:

1. Assume responsibility for in vivo and in vitro preclinical studies to deeply characterize drug candidates' mechanism of action.
2. Drive and/or lead discovery programs and identification/characterization of our lead candidate(s).
3. Independently execute, design and analyze, interpret, and troubleshoot complex experiments.
4. Manage, motivate, and develop direct report(s).
5. Support direct report(s) in the design, execution, analysis, and interpretation of experiments.
6. Make independent, intellectual, and technical contributions to projects, while working collaboratively within the Seismic team.
7. Organize and clearly communicate complex data sets and results to internal and external stakeholders.

Who You Are:

1. Bold - proposes creative experimental designs and ideas
2. Collaborative - seeks out opportunities to receive and provide scientific insights
3. Curious - explores new options for model/assay development
4. Organized - able to manage multiple projects, prioritize work and meet tight deadlines
5. Passionate - displays a sense of urgency to move project forward and improve patients' lives
6. Relentless - self-motivated, conscientious, and persistent in pursuing successful outcomes
7. Scientific Rigorous - scientifically humble

Qualifications:

1. Ph.D. degree in immunology or related field
2. Post-doc and 3+ years of industry experience
3. Strong understanding of immunology, immunotherapy, and autoimmunity
4. Proficient in performing functional assays with primary immune cells, multi-color flow cytometry
5. Experienced in working with preclinical animal models
6. Effectively organize and clearly present complex data sets in writing and verbally
7. Experience managing a small group of direct report(s) is required

As a member of our diverse and growing team, you'll help shape Seismic into a company that takes its scientific mission seriously while providing a positive and supportive workplace environment and culture. With your insights, passion and talent - we'll bring novel therapeutics to the patients who need them the most.

Seismic Therapeutics is an equal opportunity employer. We will not tolerate discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability, veteran's status, pregnancy, genetic information or on any basis prohibited by federal, state or local law.