Remote Senior Immunologist - Assay Development

Placements24; Gqeberha; Hybrid; ZAR 1,976,000 - 3,129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Health insurance

Fully remote role

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior Immunologist to lead assay development for next-generation therapeutics. This fully remote role requires designing, validating, and optimizing immunological assays with emphasis on assay robustness and data integrity.

You will work across discovery and translational teams, ensuring SOPs are followed and data are interpreted accurately, while managing multiple remote projects.

Qualifications

• PhD in immunology or related life sciences.
• 5+ years post-doctoral immunology experience with assay development.
• Hands-on with ELISpot, flow cytometry, ELISA and cell-based assays.
• Strong data analysis and interpretation of complex readouts.
• Proven ability to work remotely and manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, optimize, and validate immunological assays.
• Characterize potency and mechanism of action of immunotherapies.
• Troubleshoot assay performance and ensure data quality.
• Collaborate with research teams and translate concepts into robust assays.
• Develop SOPs and perform data analysis for reports.

Skills

Independent work

Data analysis

Problem solving

Scientific communication

Education

PhD in Immunology

Tools

Multi-color flow cytometry

ELISA

ELISpot

Cell-based assays

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a pioneering biotechnology company dedicated to advancing immunotherapy, is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Immunologist to lead assay development efforts. This is a fully remote position, allowing you to contribute from anywhere while being an integral part of our client's innovative research team. You will be responsible for the design, development, and validation of novel immunological assays to support the discovery and development of next-generation therapeutics. This role requires a deep understanding of immunology, extensive hands-on laboratory experience, and a proven ability to translate scientific concepts into robust assays. You will play a critical role in characterizing drug candidates and supporting preclinical and clinical development programs. Join us in shaping the future of medicine from the comfort of your home office.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, optimize, and validate a variety of immunological assays (e.g., ELISpot, flow cytometry, cytokine profiling, cell-based assays).
• Characterize the potency, efficacy, and mechanism of action of novel immunotherapeutic agents.
• Troubleshoot assay performance issues and implement solutions to ensure data quality and reproducibility.
• Collaborate closely with research scientists, discovery teams, and translational scientists.
• Develop standard operating procedures (SOPs) for assay execution and data analysis.
• Stay abreast of the latest scientific literature and emerging technologies in immunology and assay development.
• Contribute to the interpretation of experimental results and the preparation of reports and presentations.
• Manage projects, timelines, and resources effectively in a remote work setting.

Requirements

• PhD in Immunology, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, or a related life science discipline.
• A minimum of 5 years of post-doctoral experience in immunology research, with a strong focus on assay development.
• Extensive hands-on experience with a wide range of immunological techniques, including multi-color flow cytometry, ELISA, ELISpot, and cell-based assays.
• Proficiency in analyzing immunological data and interpreting complex biological readouts.
• Experience with assay validation according to relevant guidelines is highly desirable.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, essential for remote collaboration.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a remote research environment.

Benefits

• Our client offers a competitive salary, stock options, and a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Enjoy the flexibility and autonomy of a fully remote role, with opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Be part of a forward-thinking company committed to making a real difference in patient lives.