CareerPlan

Discovery Immunology Principal Research Scientist

Seattle, WAFull-time$140k–$210k2026-09-01 → 2026-11-14
On-site · United States

Core

Lead discovery immunology programs for autoimmune diseases, focusing on target identification, validation, and mechanism-of-action studies.

Role type

Principal Research Scientist (Discovery Immunology)

Builds

Early-stage drug discovery programs for autoimmune and inflammatory diseases

Domain

Biotechnology / Immunology / Autoimmune Diseases

Required skills

Immunology assay development, cell-based testing, mechanistic studies, immune-cell profiling, flow cytometry, multiparameter functional analysis, molecular and biochemical analyses, target validation, pathway interrogation, preclinical disease models, hypothesis-driven study design, scientific leadership, mentoring

Preferred skills

Immune–stromal cell or organoid co-cultures, single-cell and genomic approaches, proteomic and systems-immunology approaches, bioinformatics

Technologies

Flow cytometry, single-cell analysis, genomic analysis, proteomic analysis, bioinformatics tools

Responsibilities

Lead discovery immunology programs from target identification through mechanism-of-action studies; Design, oversee, and interpret in vitro, ex vivo, and in vivo studies; Develop disease-relevant models and translational strategies; Collaborate with cross-functional teams to guide programs; Mentor scientists and foster scientific excellence; Track emerging science and contribute to publications and presentations

Seniority

Principal, scientific leadership & mentorship