Senior Scientist - Translational Immunology

Senior Scientist – Translational Immunology

Applies scientific and technical skills and functional knowledge to conduct experiments with human cells and samples
Adapts standard methods and techniques by applying breadth of knowledge and prior work experience
Makes decisions that impact entire work group / project team
Contributes to initiatives related to continuous improvement or development of new approaches / technologies
Starts to develop and implement approaches to new technology and take calculated risks
Leads discussions and makes presentations in multidisciplinary meetings, logically presenting information to convey clear, key messages
May represent TED team on project team or sub-team
Participates to management of our internal patient samples database (LIMS, Spotfire)
Runs flow cytometry and cell-based assays and molecular biology experiments such as DNA, RNA preparation and PCR
Executes, analyses and interprets experiments independently
Participates in multidisciplinary projects and teams and integrates cross-functional information

Bachelor’s Degree and 7+ years of academic / industry experience or Master’s Degree and 5+ years of academic / industry experience
Proficient in scientific / technical writing (e.g., regulatory documents, protocols)
Thorough knowledge of experimental design, and technical laboratory skills (e.g. immunoassays, protein signaling, qPCR technology platforms, flow cytometry, immunohistochemistry) together with an ability to interpret results
Demonstrated ability to handle several projects at any given time
Excellent communication skills and ability to present data
Willingness to work in a fast paced highly collaborative cross functional research team environment
Proficiency with analysis & interpretation of results is required
Understanding of drug discovery process is preferred
Deep knowledge of human immunology and immune-mediated diseases is preferred