Senior Scientist | Biology & Translational Sciences

MassBio; Lexington (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

TRIANA Biomedicines in Greater Boston seeks an experienced immunologist to advance discovery programs by establishing mechanistic and translational links between target degradation and disease-relevant immunological outcomes in autoimmune and inflammatory disease.

You will design robust assays, manage in vivo studies, and generate decisive data to drive program progression in a fast-paced biotech environment.

Qualifications

• Discovery-stage immunology and inflammation programs experience.
• Experience advancing to in vivo proof of concept in biotech/pharma.
• Hands-on molecular/cellular biology: culture, knockouts, signaling, assays.
• In vivo rodent models with data interpretation and PK/PD readouts.
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Assay Development: design and implement disease-relevant cell assays.
• Mechanistic Biology: link target degradation to phenotypic responses.
• In Vivo Pharmacology: manage in vivo studies with partners in rodent models.
• Data Generation & Interpretation: produce actionable datasets for decisions.
• Collaboration: distill data and communicate insights to leadership; document work.

Skills

Immunology

In vivo pharmacology

Flow cytometry

Cell culture

qRT-PCR

Data analysis

Communication

Education

Ph.D. in Immunology

related field (industry)

B.S./M.S. with industry exp

Tools

CRISPR/Cas9

RNAi

Lentiviral systems

Flow cytometer

Job description

About TRIANA Biomedicines

TRIANA Biomedicines is a Greater Boston biotechnology company building the leading molecular glue discovery platform to regulate disease targets that are difficult to address with any other modality. TRIANA’s drug discovery engine is powered by high-resolution structural insights, state-of-the-art AI and computational tools, and bespoke chemical libraries.

TRIANA’s target-first and rational approach to molecular glue discovery is currently focused on inducing or enhancing the degradation of high-profile cancer targets. The therapeutic approach pioneered by TRIANA has the potential to fundamentally change the paradigm of small molecule drug discovery and bring significant therapeutic benefits to patients. TRIANA is a private company with a top-tier investor syndicate.

We are seeking an experienced immunologist with deep in vitro and in vivo pharmacology expertise to join our Biology and Translational Sciences group. This role is central to advancing discovery programs from hit validation on by establishing clear mechanistic and translational links between target degradation and disease-relevant immunological outcomes in autoimmune and inflammatory disease.

We are looking for a scientifically rigorous, highly accountable individual who thrives in a fast-paced biotech environment and is motivated by generating decisive data that drives program progression.

Responsibilities

• Assay Development: Design, develop and implement robust disease relevant cell-based assays to assess target engagement, protein degradation, and downstream pathway modulation.
• Mechanistic Biology: Design and execute experiments that connect target degradation to phenotypic response in primary human immune cells and in validated in vivo models of autoimmune disease.
• In Vivo Pharmacology: Design, manage and interpret in vivo studies conducted with external partners in rodent models of autoimmune and inflammatory disease (e.g., rheumatoid arthritis), including PK/PD and efficacy studies, and translate target degradation and pharmacodynamic readouts into disease-relevant endpoints.
• Data Generation & Interpretation: Identify critical project questions and produce high-quality, actionable datasets that guide stage-appropriate program decisions.
• Collaboration and Communication: Distill complex biological data into clear insights and communicate findings effectively to cross-functional partners and leadership; maintain thorough and accurate experimental documentation.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated track record advancing discovery-stage immunology and inflammation programs to in vivo proof of concept in a biotech or pharmaceutical environment.
• Extensive hands-on expertise in molecular and cellular biology, including cell culture, gene knockout and knockdown approaches (e.g., CRISPR/Cas9, RNAi), transfection and lentiviral systems, cell signaling and pathway analysis, immunoprecipitation/immunoblotting, qRT-PCR, and proliferation or viability assays.
• In-depth experience with rodent models of autoimmune and inflammatory disease (e.g., collagen- or adjuvant-induced arthritis, humanized or adoptive transfer models), spanning study design, dosing regimens, and interpretation of disease and pharmacodynamic readouts, including ex vivo immunophenotyping; comfortable overseeing CRO-run studies and interpreting clinical scoring and histopathology data.
• Solid immunology expertise across innate and adaptive immunity, with hands-on flow cytometry, primary immune cell isolation and culture, cytokine profiling, and immune functional assays.
• Clear, effective communicator who collaborates across scientific disciplines and presents rigorous analyses that support informed program decisions.
• Familiarity with targeted protein degradation or molecular glue mechanisms preferred; experience supporting IND-enabling studies in autoimmunity is a plus.
  

Education & Experience

Ph.D. in Immunology, Immunobiology, or a related discipline with 6+ years of post-graduate experience (industry experience preferred) or B.S./M.S. with 12+ years of industry experience.

We welcome applications from skilled individuals whose qualifications may not fit the criteria outlined above.

Our Culture

Our Team is our greatest asset at TRIANA. We are proud to work with an integrated group of individuals from an extensive range of backgrounds and experiences. Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging are important aspects of our culture. We embrace our differences and cultivate an environment that drives better collaboration and innovation by striving to ensure that all coworkers have an ongoing positive experience while being their authentic selves.

Our Values

At TRIANA we are empowered to act. We dare to create transformative medicines for patients. Our creativity and dedication are the glue that unites us in pursuit of our mission.

Thank you for your interest in TRIANA!