Scientist - Immunology

To discuss this job opportunity, contact Deepak Arya via LinkedIn or email your updated resume to deepak.arya@collabera.com.

Client Industry: Pharmaceutical
Work Type: Onsite
Duration: 6-month contract (possibility of extension based on business needs and performance)

About the Role

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Scientist to support in vitro immunology research and functional assay activities within a pharmaceutical laboratory environment. The role will focus on T cell and dendritic cell functional assays, sample preparation, flow cytometry, and data handling. The ideal candidate will bring strong hands-on laboratory skills and experience working with immune cell-based assays. The position requires strong communication, interpersonal, organizational, and documentation skills. The successful candidate should be able to work independently while collaborating effectively with a scientific team.

Responsibilities

• Support in vitro immunology assays involving T cells and dendritic cells.
• Perform sample preparation and laboratory activities supporting immune cell-based assays.
• Perform flow cytometry experiments using multicolor panels with a minimum of 8 colors.
• Perform functional assays including T cell proliferation, cytokine release, and dendritic cell coculture assays.
• Follow established laboratory protocols and procedures.
• Assist with troubleshooting experimental and assay-related issues.
• Handle and organize experimental data and maintain accurate laboratory documentation.
• Collaborate effectively with scientists and cross-functional team members.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science with a minimum of 5 years of experience or Master of Science with a minimum of 3 years of experience in immunology, cell biology, or a related field.
• Hands-on experience with cell culture.
• Hands-on experience with flow cytometry using a minimum of 8 colors.
• Experience performing in vitro immunology assays.
• Strong laboratory, organizational, and documentation skills.
• Ability to follow standard protocols and assist with troubleshooting.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with human primary immune cells.
• Experience with PBMCs.
• Experience with T cell proliferation assays.
• Experience with cytokine release assays.
• Experience with dendritic cell coculture assays.

Pay

$35 to $40 an hour

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• Short-term disability insurance
• Paid parking/public transportation
• Paid time off (as applicable)
• Paid sick and safe time (as applicable)
• Paid vacation time (as applicable)
• Paid parental leave (as applicable)
• Paid holidays annually (as applicable)