Tonix Pharmaceuticals · 1 month ago
Principal Scientist, Immunology
Frederick, MD
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
$150K/yr - $240K/yrTonix Pharmaceuticals is a fully integrated biotechnology company focused on commercializing and developing therapeutics to treat and prevent human disease. They are seeking a highly motivated and innovative Principal Scientist with a background in immunology to contribute to research and development across their growing immunology portfolio.
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Responsibilities
Establish and maintain a robust flow cytometry pipeline to support in-depth immunology research
Conduct independent and original research supporting the Tonix portfolio and RDC mission
Develop novel methods and assays to contribute to the RDC research pipeline
Establish in-vitro and in-vivo models to support evaluation of immunotherapeutics against diverse disease conditions (e.g., autoimmunity, oncology)
Collection, analysis, and evaluation of data
Interpret data, make decisions, and conduct troubleshooting on related technical issues
Preparation of scientific presentations, reports, manuscripts, and grant proposals
Design, optimize, and standardize novel in-house flow cytometry assays, ensuring consistent reliability and reproducibility of screening outcomes
Establish multi-parameter flow cytometry panels using spectra flow cytometry and define data acquisition and analysis pipelines to support RDC programs
Provide scientific leadership and expertise in cell-based, molecular, and biochemical assays, while ensuring rigorous experimental data analysis
Independently troubleshoot, problem-solve, and execute experiments, while effectively incorporating feedback and adapting to evolving project needs
Work cross-functionally in a matrix environment, partnering with project and functional teams to drive research objectives forward
Characterize and assess binding properties of novel proteins and antibodies using cutting-edge technologies, including Octet, high-content plate-based imaging, and novel reporter-based assays
Lead and participate in cross-functional project teams, proposing innovative discoveries and optimization strategies that align with industry's best practices
Integrate cross-functional inputs to develop a robust, strategic R&D plan, ensuring alignment with Tonix's innovation goals
Uphold company mission and values, emphasizing accountability, innovation, integrity, quality, and teamwork
Support special projects and business initiatives as needed to contribute to Tonix's broader corporate strategy
Qualification
Required
Ph.D., or equivalent doctoral degree
Strong accomplishment record demonstrating the ability to perform independent, high-quality, creative, and impactful research in the field of application of viral vectors as vaccines against deadly pathogens and antibody or protein design and discovery
Ability to generate hypothesis to test ideas, use the data set to evaluate hypothesis, and design new studies
Ability to apply multiple cutting-edge techniques for drug screening, such as high-content imaging, microscopy, and cell-based screening
Sound working experience in industry or biological context, and the ability to interrogate large data sets using computational tools and application of bioinformatic to dissect complicated data sets such as high throughput data a plus
Ability for minimal travel
Dedicated team player who can withstand the high demands of a fast-paced environment
Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential
Strong planning and organizational skills
Comfortable working independently with minimal supervision
Highly organized, results-driven, problem solver, and collaborator
Demonstrated ability to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation
Benefits
Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
Basic and Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance
Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts
Health Savings Account
Employee Assistance Programs
Pet Insurance
Retirement Savings 401k with company match and annual discretionary stock options
Generous Paid Time Off
Sick Time
Paid Holidays
Career Development and Training
Company
Tonix Pharmaceuticals
Tonix is a biopharmaceutical company, publicly traded on NASDAQ (ticker: TNXP).
Founded in 2007
51-200 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$336.74MKey Investors
Point72Medical CBRN Defense ConsortiumTechnology Partners
2025-12-29Post Ipo Equity· $20M
2025-03-10Grant
2024-06-12Post Ipo Equity· $4M
Leadership Team
Seth Lederman
CEO
Zeil Rosenberg
Executive Vice President, Medical
Recent News
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