Senior Immunologist - Vaccine Development

Placements24; Benoni; Hybrid; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Generous paid time off

Access to state-of-the-art facilities

Collaborative & dynamic work culture

Job summary

Placements24 in Benoni is seeking a Senior Immunologist to lead preclinical immunology studies for novel vaccines. The role focuses on designing assays, analyzing immune responses, and guiding immunology strategy within a collaborative team environment.

The successful candidate will drive vaccine development efforts, stay abreast of current vaccinology advances, and contribute to scientific manuscripts and presentations for conferences.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Immunology, Molecular Biology, or a related life science discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years of post-doctoral or industry experience in immunology research, with a focus on vaccine development.
• Hands-on experience with immunological techniques, including cell-based assays, ELISA, and flow cytometry.
• Strong understanding of host-pathogen interactions and adaptive/innate immune responses.
• Demonstrated ability to manage research projects and contribute to scientific strategy.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute in vitro and in vivo immunological assays to assess vaccine responses.
• Analyze and interpret complex immunological data, including flow cytometry, ELISpot, and antibody-based assays.
• Contribute to the development and optimization of vaccine formulations and delivery systems.
• Collaborate with virology, molecular biology, and preclinical development teams to advance vaccine candidates.
• Prepare research reports, manuscripts for publication, and presentations for scientific meetings.
• Stay current with the latest advancements in immunology, vaccinology, and related fields.

Education

Ph.D. in Immunology/Molecular Biology/related life sciences

Tools

Flow cytometry

ELISA

Cell-based assays

Job description

About the Role

Our client is actively seeking a skilled Senior Immunologist to contribute to groundbreaking vaccine development efforts at their facility in Benoni . This critical role involves designing and conducting preclinical studies to evaluate the immunogenicity and efficacy of novel vaccine candidates. You will play a key part in understanding immune responses to infectious agents and developing innovative strategies for disease prevention. The ideal candidate is a highly motivated scientist with a deep understanding of immunology and a proven ability to drive research projects forward in a collaborative setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and execute in vitro and in vivo immunological assays to assess vaccine responses.
• Analyze and interpret complex immunological data, including flow cytometry, ELISpot, and antibody-based assays.
• Contribute to the development and optimization of vaccine formulations and delivery systems.
• Collaborate with virology, molecular biology, and preclinical development teams to advance vaccine candidates.
• Prepare research reports, manuscripts for publication, and presentations for scientific meetings.
• Stay current with the latest advancements in immunology, vaccinology, and related fields.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Immunology, Molecular Biology, or a related life science discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years of post-doctoral or industry experience in immunology research, with a focus on vaccine development.
• Hands-on experience with a variety of immunological techniques, including cell-based assays, ELISA, and flow cytometry.
• Strong understanding of host-pathogen interactions and adaptive/innate immune responses.
• Demonstrated ability to manage research projects and contribute to scientific strategy.
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills for this role in Benoni .

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-related bonuses.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous paid time off and opportunities for professional growth.
• Access to state-of-the‑art immunology research facilities and equipment.
• A collaborative and dynamic work environment focused on impactful vaccine research.