Senior Scientist, Immunology

MFS Investments; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 119,000 - 188,000; Full time

Job summary

MFS Investments is seeking a Senior Scientist Immunology to join the Autoinflammation Autoimmunity and Atopy disease team in Cambridge, MA. The role requires leading bench experiments and developing immunology assays to advance early therapeutics for allergic and autoimmune indications.

The candidate should have advanced degree(s) in biological sciences and strong expertise in flow cytometry, ELISA, and real-time PCR, with experience across in vitro and in vivo models and translational biomarker

Qualifications

• Bachelor's, Master's or Ph.D. in biological sciences with relevant Immunology experience.
• Experience with multi-parameter flow cytometry and in vitro/in vivo assays.
• Strong data handling, statistics and scientific software skills (e.g., Excel, GraphPad Prism).

Responsibilities

• Lead bench-based immunology experiments to support early development of therapeutics for allergic, autoimmune, and inflammatory diseases.
• Design and execute complex assays; analyze and interpret moderately complex data sets.

Skills

Autoimmune Diseases

Cell Isolation

Cell Proliferation

Data Analysis

ELISA Techniques

Flow Cytometry

Immunoassays

Immunology Research

In Vitro Research

In Vivo Models

Mesoscale

Real-Time PCR

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences (with 7+ years)

Master's degree in Biological Sciences (with 5+ years)

Ph.D. in Biological Sciences

Job description

**Job Description**Our Company is a global health care leader with a diversified portfolio of prescription medicines, vaccines and animal health products.Today, we are building a new kind of healthcare company - one that is ready to help create a healthier future for all of us. Our ability to excel depends on the integrity, knowledge, imagination, skill, diversity and teamwork of an individual like you. To this end, we strive to create an environment of mutual respect, encouragement and teamwork.As part of our global team, you'll have the opportunity to collaborate with talented and dedicated colleagues while developing and expanding your career.We are seeking a Senior Scientist Immunology to join our Autoinflammation Autoimmunity and Atopy disease team with Immunology Discovery therapeutic area at our organization in Cambridge MA and can help drive our Strategic Operating Priorities.* **Invent** **-**Pursue the Most Promising Internal and External Science to Address Significant Unmet Medical Needs in Immunology. * **Execute-** Prioritize Resources Behind Our Key Growth Drivers for Immunology (Oncology, Vaccines, Select Specialty Areas, Animal Health) While Optimizing Our Base Business). * **Adapt-** Develop With Our People, Culture and Business Model to Evolve with a Dynamic Landscape. * **Diverse Talent-** We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment with supporting leadership behaviors because having a high-performing, engaged workforce is critical to our ability to deliver innovative solutions to patients and customers around the world. * **Values and Standards-** Our Steadfast Commitment to Our Values and Standards will Continue to Guide Us as We Take on New Challenges and Will Always be Fundamental to Our Success - They are a Competitive Advantage for Us.**Key Responsibilities:*** Lead from bench and demonstrate strong acuity in independently designing and executing complex in vitro experiments to support early development of novel therapeutics for allergic, autoimmune and inflammatory disease indications**QUALIFICATIONS:** **Education:*** Bachelor's (with 7+ years), Master's (with 5+ years) or Ph.D. in biological sciences and relevant Immunology experience in the pharmaceutical/biotech industry. **Required Experience and Skills:*** Expertise with multi-parameter flow cytometry, developing in vitro and in vivo assays to investigate immune function and possess a deep knowledge of technologies commonly used to assess immune endpoints.* Experience in primary immune cell isolation and stimulation, proliferation and apoptosis assays, immunoassay techniques/platforms (e.g. Western, ELISA, Mesoscale), as well as RT-PCR.* Candidate should be competent in standard scientific software used for data analysis (e.g. Microsoft Excel) as well as Microsoft Word and PowerPoint and Graphpad Prism.* Good data handling and recording skills as well as the ability to interpret moderately complex data sets and draw appropriate conclusions from them.* Excellent organization and ability multi-task and manage multiple projects.* Ability to adapt to rapid changes in projects priorities, define and meet aggressive timelines.* Committed to working in a collaborative manner across functional areas within a matrixed organization.* Curious, self-motivated with excellent verbal and written communications.**Preferred Experience and Skills:*** Expertise in key areas of allergic inflammation and autoimmunity to execute complex immunological experiments.* Experience with preclinical model systems and human blood and disease tissues.* Background in clinical immunology, translational biomarkers. #EligibleforERP**Required Skills:**Autoimmune Diseases, Cell Isolation, Cell Proliferation, Data Analysis, ELISA Techniques, Flow Cytometry, Immunoassays, Immunology Research, In Vitro Research, In Vivo Models, Mesoscale, Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (real-time PCR)**Preferred Skills:**Current Employees apply HERECurrent Contingent Workers apply HERE**US and Puerto Rico Residents Only:**Our company is committed to inclusion, ensuring that candidates can engage in a hiring process that exhibits their true capabilities. Please click here if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process.As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, we provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.As a federal contractor, we comply with all affirmative action requirements for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. For more information about personal rights under the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment laws, visit:EEOC Know Your RightsEEOC GINA SupplementWe are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing together, talented, and committed people with diverse experiences, perspectives, skills and backgrounds. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when people with diverse ideas, broad experiences, backgrounds, and skills come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another's thinking and approach problems collectively.Learn more about your rights, including under California, Colorado and other US State Acts The primary location for this posting is:USA - Massachusetts - Cambridge (320 Bent Street) $119,100.00 - $187,500.00