Scientist Immunology

Role: Immunology Scientist focused on drug discovery for inflammatory and autoimmune diseases, bridging basic research and therapeutic development. Responsibilities: design and execute in vitro and in vivo studies to explore disease mechanisms, identify and validate novel drug targets and biomarkers, generate data supporting lead optimization and translational research, and communicate findings through presentations and publications. Collaborate with cross-functional teams across pharmacology, medicinal chemistry, protein engineering, and computational sciences to advance target validation and drug discovery efforts. Qualifications: PhD (preferred) or MS/BS in Immunology, Cellular and Molecular Biology, or related field, with 0-2+ years of industry experience (or equivalent), expertise in immune cell biology, signaling, and assay development, and hands-on technical skills including flow cytometry, ELISA, RNA/protein analysis, and CRISPR. Experience with inflammation or autoimmunity models and multiomics analyses is advantageous. High-Value: focus on inflammatory and autoimmune indications, biologics and small molecules, with an emphasis on early discovery and translational research. Location: South San Francisco, CA, onsite; frequent presence required.