Senior/Principal Scientist, Immunology

Job Description

Senior/Principal Scientist, Immunology- In vivo/In vitro Pharmacology

Seismic Therapeutic, a biotechnology startup focused on the intersection of structure, protein engineering, machine learning and immunology, is seeking an experienced and motivated Senior or Principal Scientist-level immunologist to help drive novel immunotherapy programs.

About Seismic: Seismic is determined to help patients with unmet need by integrating machine learning, structural biology, protein engineering, and translational immunology to generate clinic-ready drugs. At our core, we are focused on phenomenal science, supportive culture, a superstar team, meritocracy, and patient-centric goals. Seismic has the tools, skills, ideas and people to make this a reality. Success will be the discovery and development of effective therapies for patients in need, and we invite you to become a part of that.

Responsibilities:

Assume responsibility for in vivo and in vitro preclinical studies to deeply characterize drug candidates’ mechanism of action.

Drive and/or lead discovery programs and identification/characterization of our lead candidate(s).

Independently execute, design and analyze, interpret, and troubleshoot complex experiments.

Manage, motivate, and develop direct report(s).

Support direct report(s) in the design, execution, analysis, and interpretation of experiments.

Make independent, intellectual, and technical contributions to projects, while working collaboratively within the Seismic team.

Organize and clearly communicate complex data sets and results to internal and external stakeholders.

Who You Are:

Bold - proposes creative experimental designs and ideas

Collaborative – seeks out opportunities to receive and provide scientific insights

Curious - explores new options for model/assay development

Organized – able to manage multiple projects, prioritize work and meet tight deadlines

Passionate – displays a sense of urgency to move project forward and improve patients’ lives

Relentless – self-motivated, conscientious, and persistent in pursuing successful outcomes

Scientific Rigorous – scientifically humble

Qualifications:

Ph.D. degree in immunology or related field

Post-doc and 3+ years of industry experience

Strong understanding of immunology, immunotherapy, and autoimmunity

Proficient in performing functional assays with primary immune cells, multi-color flow cytometry

Experienced in working with preclinical animal models

Effectively organize and clearly present complex data sets in writing and verbally

Experience managing a small group of direct report(s) is required

As a member of our diverse and growing team, you’ll help shape Seismic into a company that takes its scientific mission seriously while providing a positive and supportive workplace environment and culture. With your insights, passion and talent - we’ll bring novel therapeutics to the patients who need them the most.

Seismic Therapeutics is an equal opportunity employer. We will not tolerate discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability, veteran's status, pregnancy, genetic information or on any basis prohibited by federal, state or local law.

Full-time