Responsibilities include:- Setting tissue cultures (human and mouse) using defined cells to detect and analyze responses to external stimuli
- Testing the bioactivities of the recombinant adjuvant using suitable in vitro and in vivo assays
- Testing the immunogenicity and efficacy of recombining parasite proteins against infection with invective stage larvae
- Purifying monospecific antibodies for ADCC assays in vitro
- Immunizing mice and testing the innate and adaptive responses induced
- Developing protocols, executing them and solving problems as needed
- Discussing protocols, experiments, outcomes and future plans
- Making recommendations to improve organizational processes
- Handling other related tasks as necessary
To qualify, you must have a Master’s Degree (PhD preferred) in Immunology, Biology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Genetics or a closely related field, along with 5+ years of broad knowledge and experience in innate and adaptive immunology (human and mouse) and vaccinology, with an interest in the translational aspects of these disciplines. Some experience in molecular techniques will also be expected, as will knowledge of general immunological techniques, including particular tissue culture, ELISA, cytokine assays, FACS analysis, handling of mice (including immunization, bleeding and removing organs), vaccinology, and some aspects of molecular biology. This position also requires the ability to interpret experimental results, effectively identify/resolve issues, design new experiments based on previous results, and create new protocols. Superior analytical, oral/written communication and organizational skills are a must.
