Research Scientist - Immunology

Details for the position as follows:

• 12-month contract to start with the possibility of extension or conversion depending on performance and business needs
• Rate: $57 an hour
• Location:
  
  Foster City, CA
  -100% onsite

• Independently design and execute in vitro and in vivo immunological assays, including study design, data analysis, and interpretation to support drug candidate initiation and advancement.
• Develop, optimize, and implement cell-based functional assays to assess immune responses in human and animal models.
• Perform and optimize primary T cell–based assays, including activation, proliferation, and cytotoxicity.
• Conduct studies using whole blood, PBMCs, and primary immune cell subsets.
• Apply expertise in mammalian cell culture, molecular biology, and immunological techniques.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and develop new assays to accelerate early-stage discovery and deepen understanding of disease biology.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously and collaborate cross-functionally with oncology, protein engineering, chemistry, translational medicine, biomarker, and clinical teams.
• Present research findings to senior staff and contribute to research reports, manuscripts, IND submissions, and patent filings.
• Maintain rigorous documentation of experimental design, execution, and data analysis.

• Master’s degree with 5+ years of experience, or Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years of experience, in Immunology, Immuno-Oncology, Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, or a related discipline (industry or academic setting).
• Strong background in immunology, immuno-oncology, or fibrosis biology.
• Direct experience in drug discovery and target identification/validation, preferably in oncology or immuno-oncology.
• Solid understanding of core immunology principles:
• Experience with:
  Multi-color flow cytometry, Western blot, ELISA, Luminex, MSD, CRISPR technology, Mammalian cell culture