Senior Immunologist - Vaccine R&D Lead

Placements24

Mbombela (Nelspruit)

On-site

ZAR 180,000 - 280,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Job summary

Placements24 in Mpumalanga seeks a Senior Immunologist to lead vaccine design and efficacy testing. You will manage projects, design assays, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to advance preventative medicine in a resource-rich environment.

The role requires a PhD in Immunology or related field and 5+ years in immunology/vaccine development, with expertise in flow cytometry, ELISA, ELISpot, and cytokine analysis. Leadership and publication track record are valued.

Qualifications

PhD in Immunology, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, or related field required.
5+ years post-doctoral or industry experience in immunology with vaccine development or infectious diseases focus.
Proven expertise in immunological techniques (flow cytometry, ELISA, ELISpot, cytokine analysis).

Responsibilities

Lead design and execution of immunological studies to evaluate vaccine candidates.
Develop and optimize assays to assess humoral and cellular immunity.
Investigate mechanisms of action and protective immunity from vaccine candidates.
Analyze complex data and generate insights for vaccine development.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams of scientists.
Manage research projects including budgets and timelines.
Mentor junior scientists and research associates.
Prepare reports and manuscripts; present findings at conferences.
Contribute to IP portfolio and patent applications.