Senior Immunologist, Vaccine Research - Hybrid

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

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.