Senior Scientist / Scientist II, Systems Immunology at Immunai

New York, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

30 May, 26

Salary

150000.0

Posted On

01 Mar, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Immunology, Systems Immunology, Cancer Immunology, Data Analysis, R, Python, NGS Data, Single-cell RNA Sequencing, Project Planning, Bioinformatic Platforms, Literature Review, Communication, Presentation, Problem-Solving, Time Management, Collaboration

Industry

Biotechnology Research

Description

About Immunai: Immunai is an engineering-first platform company aiming to improve therapeutic decision-making throughout the drug discovery and development process. We are mapping the immune system at unprecedented scale and granularity and applying machine learning to this massive clinico-immune database, in order to generate novel insights into disease pathology for our partners - pharma companies and research institutes. We provide a comprehensive, end-to-end solution - from data generation and curation to therapeutics development, that continuously supports and validates the capabilities of our platform. As drug development is becoming increasingly inefficient, our ultimate goal is to help bring breakthrough medicines to patients as quickly and successfully as possible. Immunai is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. About the role: We seek an exceptionally motivated Senior Scientist/ Scientist II, Systems Immunologist to join our team of talented researchers in a highly collaborative startup environment at the intersection of immunology, AI, and new genomic technologies. This position offers an opportunity to work directly with one of our big pharma partners on a diverse set of projects related to cancer immunology. Location: New York, NY (Hybrid position, must be based in New York City) Reporting to: Systems Immunology Team Lead, Collaborations What will you do? Work on a collaboration with AstraZeneca to answer questions related to mechanism of action, dose selection, and biomarker identification for drugs developed in their oncology group. More details on the collaboration here: AstraZeneca extends AI immuno-oncology R&D pact with Immunai Independently contribute to project planning, including goals, activities, and timelines Lead the translation of data analysis to biological insights with the goal of generating actionable recommendations to inform drug development Take an active role in shaping Immunai’s bioinformatic platforms to reflect immunological insights Perform literature reviews to establish and maintain a deep understanding of project-specific immunological concepts, and simultaneously maintain a broad understanding of the most current updates in the field, specifically as it relates to immunotherapies, immunology, and single-cell technologies Clearly communicate concepts and findings to external stakeholders in the form of presentations and data reports Independently advise computational teams on matters of immunology Requirements Required qualifications: Ph.D. related to immunology and a minimum of 4-6 years related experience (postdoc or industry) - A MUST Experience dealing with NGS data (especially single-cell RNA sequencing) including coding and data analysis in R (preferred) or python - A MUST Strong analytical skills, problem-solving ability, attention to details, and innovation aptitude Excellent communication and presentation skills Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively as part of a team Excellent organization and time management skills, with an ability to multitask Ability to work independently with minimal supervision Desired personal traits: You want to make an impact on humankind You prioritize “We” over “I” You enjoy getting things done and striving for excellence You collaborate effectively with people of diverse backgrounds and cultures You have a growth mindset You are candid, authentic, and transparent Compensation: This position offers a base salary typically between $130,000 and $150,000. There is an opportunity to consider higher compensation above this range based on business need, candidate experience, and or skills. *Please note that when you apply for a position at Immunai, your application will be processed via our recruitment platform Comeet. You can read more about how we process personal data here: https://www.immunai.com/privacy-policy/

Responsibilities

The role involves working on collaborations, such as with AstraZeneca, to address questions regarding mechanism of action, dose selection, and biomarker identification for oncology drugs. Responsibilities include leading the translation of data analysis into actionable biological insights and advising computational teams on immunology matters.