Kelly · 6 hours ago
Senior Scientist, Immunology Functional Assays
Portland, Oregon Metropolitan Area
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$130K/yr - $145K/yr
5+ years expKelly Science & Clinical is seeking a Senior Scientist, Immunology Functional Assays for a direct hire opportunity with a generative AI biotechnology company. The role involves designing and executing immunology research to support drug discovery and preclinical development programs.
OutsourcingProfessional Services
Hiring Manager
Alexandre Neves, Ph.D.
Responsibilities
Design, develop, and execute state-of-the-art in vitro and ex vivo cell-based assays for target validation, mechanism of action (MOA) studies, and lead characterization of therapeutic candidates
Analyze and interpret complex datasets to establish functional activity, mechanistic insights, and biological relevance of molecules in the pipeline
Evaluate and implement innovative assay technologies and models to expand the team’s disease biology and assay capabilities
Serve as an immunology subject matter expert, integrating scientific literature, data, and disease insights to drive project strategy and milestone advancement
Troubleshoot and optimize complex assays while applying creative scientific judgment to experimental challenges
Contribute to the continued development of advanced in vitro and ex vivo research capabilities
Prepare and review clear and rigorous SOPs, study reports, and scientific presentations
Present experimental findings to cross-functional teams, providing actionable scientific recommendations
Qualification
Required
Ph.D. or similar advanced degree in Immunology, Pharmacology, Physiology, Cell Biology, or related field, with 5+ years of relevant postdoctoral, academic, or industry experience
Deep technical expertise in immunology and immune-mediated diseases, including hands-on experience with blood and tissue immune cell phenotyping, flow cytometry, cell-based assays, and related technologies (ELISA, MSD, qPCR, microscopy, histology/pathology)
Experience developing and applying complex 2D/3D functional assays for disease biology and PK/PD exploration
Proven ability to leverage data to elucidate therapeutic mechanisms
Demonstrated initiative and hands-on ability in the lab, including protocol development, study execution, and data interpretation
Experience in collaborating and communicating results clearly in project/research teams, with strong skills in protocol/report writing and scientific presentations
Preferred
Track record with in vitro/ex vivo pharmacology models for antibody drug discovery or biologics
Experience supporting drug candidate nomination, especially in oncology, immunology/inflammation, or metabolic diseases
Familiarity with patient-derived cell-based or tissue models, multi-omics datasets, and applying statistical analysis to inform study outcomes
Authorship of regulatory and scientific documentation (e.g., INDs, NDAs, study protocols)
Experience working with or leading cross-functional teams, mentoring, managing vendors/CROs, and timely execution of studies
Company
Kelly
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Funding
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