Prellis Biologics · 23 hours ago
Sr. Associate Scientist/Scientist - Cell Biology & Immunology
Berkeley, CA
Contract
Onsite
Senior Level
$98K/yr - $132K/yr
5+ years expPrellis Biologics is a dynamic startup revolutionizing the field of immunology, developing next-generation technologies to harness the immune system for therapeutic development. They are seeking a skilled immunologist to advance their in vitro immune system platform, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to engineer lymph node organoids and contribute to immune processes and antibody engineering strategies.
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Responsibilities
Design, execute, and analyze complex cell-based experiments aligned with research objectives
Isolate, culture, and maintain both primary and established immune cell lines using aseptic techniques
Perform multiparameter flow cytometry and cell sorting for immune profiling and functional assays
Utilize innovative approaches to stimulate and characterize immune cell responses
Contribute scientific insight to the design and development of in vitro immune processes and antibody generation strategies
Maintain a hands-on presence in the lab (60–80% of the time) in a fast-paced research environment
Develop, optimize, and run immune assays, including ELISA and other protein quantification methods
Perform basic protein assays such as Western blotting and protein quantification
Ensure all experimental work complies with established protocols, SOPs, and regulatory standards
Maintain accurate, detailed, and traceable experimental records
Analyze, interpret, and present findings at internal meetings and project reviews
Support troubleshooting, protocol refinement, and continuous improvement initiatives
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align project goals and share expertise
Qualification
Required
M.S. or Ph.D. in Immunology, Cell Biology, Biotechnology, or a related discipline
5+ years of laboratory experience in immunology or cell biology (industry experience preferred)
Strong understanding of adaptive immunity, particularly B and T cell biology
Knowledge of cell-cell interactions and ligand-receptor signaling pathways
Proficiency in mammalian cell culture, immune cell isolation, and maintenance
Demonstrated expertise in flow cytometry, including panel design, staining, acquisition, and analysis
Experience in immune functional assays, ELISA, and protein analysis techniques
Familiarity with laboratory compliance standards, SOPs, and documentation best practices
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to work independently or collaboratively
Effective verbal and written communication skills for data reporting and documentation
Expertise in experimental design, data interpretation, and complex immunological data analysis
Proficiency in primary cell isolation, culture, and in vitro assay development
Preferred
Knowledge of immune tolerance, vaccine development, or systems immunology
Experience in project management
Background in protein or sequence bioinformatics
Familiarity with molecular biology techniques
Experience implementing lab systems or high-throughput screening platforms
Skilled in data analysis tools such as FlowJo, and GraphPad Prism
Prior experience in drug discovery, vaccine and/or antibody development
Company
Prellis Biologics
Prellis employs holographic tissue printing technology with fully human antibody discovery, in vitro human disease and ADME/Tox models.
11-50 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$79.37MKey Investors
Celesta CapitalKhosla VenturesTrue Ventures
2025-03-10Series C
2023-11-17Series C
2022-08-10Series C· $35M
Leadership Team
Michael Nohaile
CEO
Recent News
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