Scientist Immunology and Inflammation

Title: Scientist Immunology & Inflammation

Location: Tarrytown, NY

Schedule: M-F Full Time

Type: Contract

Responsibilities:

Responsible for designing and carrying out a variety of in vitro and in vivo experiments leading to cancer immunology target validation and development of therapeutic antibodies.

• Performing tumor implantations and measuring tumors to validate targets and evaluate lead molecules in different mouse tumor models
• Performing injections through various routes (IP, IV, Sub-Q)
• Bleeding mice and isolate mouse tissues
• Isolating immune cells from mouse and human tissues for further functional and phenotypic characterization
• Performing ex-vivo immunophenotyping using multicolor flow cytometer and analyzing flow cytometry data
• Executing and analyzing molecular biology assays such as ELISA/MSD, immunoblotting, RT-PCR etc.
• Maintaining and culturing cells as necessary
• Developing new methods or technologies, troubleshooting experiments
• Writing protocols and study reports, producing and maintaining accurate electronic records
• Analyzing data using FlowJo, Microsoft Excel and GraphPad Prism
• Communicating findings to peers and management

Requirements:

• BS or MS degree in Cell biology, Molecular biology, Biochemistry, Immunology or related fields
• Experience working in an immunology or cancer biology laboratory.
• 3-5+ years of experience
• Experience conducting experiments using mouse models with training in proper handling and care of mice is preferred.
• General knowledge of immunology and immune-oncology field
• Experience in tissue culture and cell-based assays and flow cytometry is a plus.

Benefits

System One offers eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options, including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, and participation in a 401(k) plan.