Senior Immunologist Hybrid Leader in Immunotherapy

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement savings

Paid time off

Professional growth

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Immunologist for a hybrid role at our Mahikeng facility in North West, ZA. You will lead immune biology research, develop models, and mentor junior scientists in a cutting-edge environment focused on immunotherapies.

The role requires a PhD in Immunology with 6+ years of experience, extensive immunology assay expertise, and strong collaboration skills in a hybrid on-site/off-site setup. You will contribute to drug development and scientific strategy.

Qualifications

• PhD in immunology or related life sciences.
• 6+ years post-doc/industry experience in immunology.
• Experience with a broad range of immunological techniques.
• Proven track record leading research projects and publications.
• Strong understanding of immune pathways related to disease.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and design complex research projects investigating immune cell biology, cytokine signaling, and immune responses.
• Develop and optimize in vitro and in vivo models to study immune-related diseases.
• Perform a variety of immunological assays, including flow cytometry, ELISpot, cytokine profiling, and cellular cytotoxicity assays.
• Analyze and interpret complex immunological data, translating findings into actionable insights for drug development.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including molecular biologists, pharmacologists, and clinical researchers.
• Mentor and guide junior scientists, fostering a collaborative and innovative research environment.
• Contribute to scientific strategy, manuscript preparation, and presentations at conferences.
• Ensure compliance with laboratory safety standards and regulatory guidelines.

Skills

Immunology techniques

Flow cytometry

Data analysis

Research leadership

Scientific publications

Education

PhD in Immunology

Tools

ELISpot

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Immunologist for a hybrid role at our Mahikeng facility in North West, ZA. You will lead immune biology research, develop models, and mentor junior scientists in a cutting-edge environment focused on immunotherapies.

The role requires a PhD in Immunology with 6+ years of experience, extensive immunology assay expertise, and strong collaboration skills in a hybrid on-site/off-site setup. You will contribute to drug development and scientific strategy.