Scientist, Exploratory Immunology Job at The American Association of Immunologists, Billerica, MA

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  • The American Association of Immunologists
  • Billerica, MA

Job Description

Scientist, Exploratory Immunology

EMD Serono
Billerica, Massachusetts

https://jobs.vibrantm.com/emd/job/Billerica-Scientist-Exploratory-Immunology-MA-01821/769405701/

A career with EMD Serono is an ongoing journey of discovery: our 58,000 people are shaping how the world lives, works and plays through next generation advancements in Healthcare, Life Science and Electronics. For more than 350 years and across the world we have passionately pursued our curiosity to find novel and vibrant ways of enhancing the lives of others. EMD Serono is a business of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany. US employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to your start date unless an accommodation is granted by The Company. The Company uses the definition of “fully vaccinated” assigned by the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention for purposes of considering satisfaction of this requirement which is a condition of employment.

United As One for Patients, our purpose in Healthcare is to help create, improve and prolong lives. We develop medicines, intelligent devices and innovative technologies in therapeutic areas such as Oncology, Neurology and Fertility. Our teams work together across 6 continents with passion and relentless curiosity in order to help patients at every stage of life. Joining our Healthcare team is becoming part of a diverse, inclusive and flexible working culture, presenting great opportunities for personal development and career advancement across the globe.

Your role: EMD Serono in Billerica, MA is seeking a Scientist to join the Exploratory Immunology team at our state-of-the-art research facility. The Scientist will contribute to the discovery of drugs for neuro-inflammatory and autoimmune diseases. You will work collaboratively with a group of scientists to develop novel therapeutic modalities that align with the Neurology & Immunology portfolio. The role entails proposing, validating, and executing innovative project concepts centered on new targets. You will be responsible for execution of in vitro and ex vivo cell-based assays that will further our mechanistic understanding of human autoimmune/neuro-inflammatory diseases and qualify potential drug candidates. The Scientist will also prepare posters, presentations and manuscripts for internal and external audiences and publication in journals.

Who you are: Minimum Qualifications: PhD in Immunology, Neuroscience, or other Science discipline OR Master’s degree in Biology, Pharmacology, or other Science discipline with 2+ years of research experience OR Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Pharmacology, or other Science discipline with 5+ years of experience in drug discovery

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Pharmaceutical industry experience
  • Specific knowledge and hands-on experience in the following areas are highly desirable:
    • Immunology: Immune cell isolation from human whole blood/PBMC or mouse organs such as spleen/bone marrow, flow cytometry and cell sorting
    • Cell and molecular biology: mammalian cell culture, cell imaging using microscopy, protein, nucleic acid purification/quantification, gene expression analysis and knowledge/expertise in RNA biology
    • Organoid culture and ex vivo assay in 2D/3D culture system
    • Gene editing: CRISPR-Cas9/lentivirus transduction, AAV based manipulation or mRNA-delivery based cell modification
    • Induced pluripotent stem cell differentiation: iPSC-derived microglia, neuron
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently in a self-motivated manner
  • Desire and ability to work in a fast-paced, cross-functional team and lead projects to meet set objectives
  • Excellent interpersonal and written communications skills
  • Enthusiasm and passion for exploring new biology with relevance to human disease
  • Ability to rigorously review literature and staying up to date with latest advances in biology/therapeutics

What we offer: With us, there are always opportunities to break new ground. We empower you to fulfill your ambitions, and our diverse businesses offer various career moves to seek new horizons. We trust you with responsibility early on and support you to draw your own career map that is responsive to your aspirations and priorities in life. Join us and bring your curiosity to life!

Our Benefits – http://jobs.vibrantm.com/emd/content/Benefits-at-a-Glance/?locale=en_US

Curious? Apply and find more information at https://jobs.vibrantm.comIf you are a resident of Connecticut or Colorado, you are eligible to receive additional information about the compensation and benefits, which we will provide upon request. You may contact 855 444 5678 from 8:00am to 5:30pm ET Monday through Friday, for assistance.

The Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. No employee or applicant for employment will be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, gender identity, transgender status, marital status, or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.  This policy of Equal Employment Opportunity applies to all policies and programs relating to recruitment and hiring, promotion, compensation, benefits, discipline, termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment. Any applicant or employee who believes they have been discriminated against by the Company or anyone acting on behalf of the Company must report any concerns to their Human Resources Business Partner, Legal, or Compliance immediately. The Company will not retaliate against any individual because they made a good faith report of discrimination.

Job Requisition ID:240085

Location:Billerica

Career Level:C – Professional (1-3 years)

Working time model:Careers during Covid-19

Thank you for visiting our careers website, we are always looking for curious minds to join our teams. We understand how much the world is being impacted by the Covid-19 crisis and we want to assure you that your safety is very important to us. To ensure that everyone’s health is protected, instead of a standard face-to-face interview, it is likely that you will be offered alternative digital interview options. US employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to your start date unless an accommodation is granted by the Company. The Company uses the definition of “fully vaccinated” assigned by the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention for purposes of considering satisfaction of this requirement which is a condition of employment. North America Disclosure The Company is committed to accessibility in its workplaces, including during the job application process. Applicants who may require accommodation during the application process should speak with our Candidate Services team at 844-655-6466 from 8:00am to 5:30pm ET Monday through Friday. If you are a resident of a Connecticut or Colorado, you are eligible to receive additional information about the compensation and benefits, which we will provide upon request. You may contact 855 444 5678 from 8:00am to 5:30pm ET Monday through Friday, for assistance. Notice on Fraudulent Job Offers Unfortunately, we are aware of third parties that pretend to represent our company offering unauthorized employment opportunities. If you think a fraudulent source is offering you a job, please have a look at the following information.

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