Senior Immunologist - Vaccine Research

Placements24; Benoni; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Cutting-edge facilities

Hybrid work model

Professional development & conferences

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Immunologist to join a pioneering Vaccine Research team in Benoni. This hybrid role blends lab-based research with remote data analysis and cross-functional collaboration.

The role focuses on designing studies to understand immune responses to infectious agents and evaluating vaccine candidates, with a strong emphasis on impact on public health and vaccine innovation.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Immunology, Microbiology, or related life science field.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in immunology research, with vaccine development focus.
• Expertise in immunological assays, especially vaccine assessment techniques.
• Strong understanding of infectious disease pathogenesis and immune responses.
• Excellent written and verbal communication for hybrid work environments.

Responsibilities

• Design and conduct immunological assays to evaluate vaccine efficacy and mechanism of action.
• Investigate cellular and humoral immune responses using flow cytometry, ELISpot, and ELISA.
• Analyze and interpret complex immunological data, generating clear reports.
• Collaborate with virologists, vaccinologists, and scientists to advance vaccine programs.
• Contribute to regulatory submissions and scientific publications.
• Stay updated on immunology, vaccinology, and infectious diseases.

Skills

Immunology

Vaccine development

Data analysis

Scientific communication

Education

PhD in Immunology or related life science

Tools

Flow cytometry

ELISpot

ELISA

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly accomplished Senior Immunologist to join their pioneering Vaccine Research team based in Benoni. This hybrid role offers the exciting opportunity to contribute to the development of next-generation vaccines, combining crucial laboratory-based research with remote data analysis and collaboration. You will play a vital role in designing and executing studies focused on understanding immune responses to infectious agents and evaluating vaccine candidates. This position is ideal for a driven scientist who is passionate about immunology and committed to making significant contributions to public health through vaccine innovation.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and conduct immunological assays to evaluate vaccine efficacy and mechanism of action.
• Investigate cellular and humoral immune responses using techniques such as flow cytometry, ELISpot, and ELISA.
• Analyze and interpret complex immunological data, generating clear and concise reports.
• Collaborate with virologists, vaccinologists, and other scientists to advance vaccine development programs.
• Contribute to the preparation of regulatory submissions and scientific publications.
• Stay updated on the latest advancements in immunology, vaccinology, and infectious diseases.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Immunology, Microbiology, or a related life science field.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in immunology research, with a focus on vaccine development.
• Expertise in a range of immunological techniques, particularly those relevant to vaccine assessment.
• Strong understanding of infectious disease pathogenesis and immune responses.
• Proven ability to analyze and interpret complex biological data.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, adapted for hybrid work environments.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Access to cutting-edge immunological research facilities and equipment.
• Hybrid work model to foster work-life integration.
• Opportunities for professional development and conference participation.
• Collaborative and innovative research environment focused on vaccine discovery.