Scientist/Senior Scientist, Immuno-Oncology

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Job description

Position Summary:

Cellarity is seeking a talented and highly motivated Scientist with expertise in the field of immuno-oncology to play a critical role in the company's efforts to validate novel discovery approaches based on cell behavior. The candidate will be responsible for designing, establishing and executing robust cell-based assays and in vivo pre-clinical studies. The successful candidate will work closely with members of Cellarity's I-O, AI and Technology team to rapidly advance discovery programs within the pipeline. They will be comfortable working in and contributing to a very dynamic and cross-functional team environment. The ideal candidate must be independent, results oriented, an excellent communicator and willing to work in a highly dynamic and fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and execute robust Immunology cell-based assays.
• Generate, critically analyze and present in vitro and in vivo data.
• Design and execute pre-clinical studies in-house or at CRO's
• Work both independently and as part of a collaborative team to design, plan and execute project objectives.
• Mentor and manage junior scientist and associates.
• Present at group, company, and external meetings/conferences
• Contribute to a dynamic and exciting culture that embraces teamwork and innovation.

Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in immunology or immuno-oncology with 3+ years of relevant postdoctoral training and 1-2 year biotech/pharma experience.
• Expertise in phenotypical and functional characterization of primary human and murine immune cells with broad expertise in assessing innate and acquired immune cell function.
• Expertise in flow cytometry including designing and optimizing multi-parameter flow cytometry panels.
• Expertise in assay development and complex cell-based assays.
• In-depth ex vivo experience.
• Ability to work independently, generate, analyze and interpret data with scientific rigor.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, capable of conveying technical information in a clear and thorough manner
• Previous experience with small molecule therapeutics preferred.
• Organoid culture experience preferred.
• Previous experience managing CRO's preferred.

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