Senior Scientist, Translational Immunology – Cancer Vaccines
Core
Design and execute translational immunology studies to evaluate cellular immune responses and define mechanisms linked to therapeutic activity and efficacy for next-generation cancer vaccines and immune therapies.
Role type
Senior Scientist, Translational Immunology (Cancer Vaccines)
Builds
Mechanistic and translational insights guiding next-generation vaccines and immune therapies
Domain
Oncology / Immunology / Vaccinology
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
multi-color flow cytometry (panel design, optimization, troubleshooting), cell-based functional immune assays (T cell activation, cytotoxicity, cytokine production), translational immunology study design, independent project leadership, mechanistic data generation
Preferred skills
tumor biology, immuno-oncology techniques, single-cell approaches (scRNA-seq, CITE-seq, ATAC-seq)
Technologies
flow cytometry, scRNA-seq, CITE-seq, ATAC-seq
Responsibilities
Design and execute translational immunology studies to evaluate cellular immune responses; Lead development and optimization of multi-color flow cytometry assays; Develop and implement functional cell-based assays to evaluate mechanisms of action; Independently drive scientific questions and project execution; Partner across cross-functional teams to align stakeholders and advance programs; Communicate findings and recommendations in team meetings and scientific presentations
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC