Associate Scientist I/II – Immunology/Immuno-Oncology

Associate Scientist I or II

Immunology // Immuno-Oncology

Proteologix, Inc. // San Carlos, CA

 

Introduction

Proteologix is a newly founded biopharmaceutical startup headquartered in the San Francisco Bay

Area. Our primary mission is to discover transformative biologics to solve complex and unmet

therapeutic needs of patients afflicted with grievous immunological diseases. We believe deeply

in the power of collaboration and teamwork, and that collective wisdom enables better decision

making in the development of life-sparing medicines. The management team at Proteologix is

comprised of industry experts having extensive experience and success in bringing innovative

biologics to stages of clinical development and market approval. Our strengths in antibody discovery

and protein engineering are recognized as among the best in industry, which in turn offers a

competitive advantage in developing best-in-class biologic therapies to serve growing populations of

patients worldwide.

 

Proteologix offers competitive salary and benefits packages including attractive stock options, 401k

matching, and rich medical, dental and vision insurance policies with optional FSA and HSA savings

accounts for qualifying medical plans.

 

Job Description

Our Biology team is looking for a highly motivated Associate Scientist to support all aspects of

immunology and immuno-oncology drug discovery by conducting well designed research studies

that support the development of novel immunotherapies for autoimmune diseases and cancer.

 

Basic Qualifications

BS or BA in Biology, Immunology, or other related scientific discipline with 0-3 years of relevant wet

lab experience.

 

Preferred Qualifications

Hands-on experience in one or more of the following areas of academic or industrial research:

• Tissue Culture (Human & Mouse cell lines, and primary cells)

• Flow Cytometry

• ELISA

• Mouse in vivo models

 

Job Responsibilities

• Work alongside supervising Scientist to design, execute and troubleshoot in vitro, ex vivo, and in vivo studies supporting target characterization and validation, as well as regulatory filings

• Maintain cell lines and culture primary immune cells

• Generate high quality proof-of-concept data for early-stage Immunology/Immuno-oncology discovery programs and enable collective decision making at the project team level

• Collaborate with groups and teammates across research functions

• Analyze experimental data and communicate results to key stakeholders in a timely fashion

• Prepare slides and present experimental data clearly and concisely at weekly project updates

• Maintain accurate and orderly scientific records and lab notebook entries

• Effective communication skills and accountability are essential requirements for this position

 

Please email Yan Zheng  yan.zheng@proteologix.com for more information about this open position.