(Associate) Scientist, Immunology

Synolo Therapeutics • Cambridge, MA

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About The Position

Synolo Therapeutics is seeking an innovative and collaborative Associate Scientist or Scientist in Immunology to join our fast-paced startup and work alongside a highly dynamic team to advance multispecific biologics. As a key scientific contributor, you will develop and execute immune assays to evaluate drug leads and work cross-functionally to drive our drug discovery and development efforts. In a highly supportive, team-driven environment, your creativity and expertise will help shape our science and accelerate our mission to bring transformative medicines to patients in need.

Requirements

• Demonstrated expertise with immunological techniques, including ELISA, MSD and flow cytometry
• Extensive experience with current molecular biology and cell biology techniques, including mammalian cell culture, reporter assays, transfection, and transduction
• Strong understanding of biologics and antibodies, with hands-on experience in their development and application
• Analytical and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Collaborative and adaptable team player who builds strong cross-functional relationships and contributes positively to a dynamic research culture
• Clear and effective communicator, able to convey experimental results and scientific concepts through both written documentation and verbal presentations
• PhD, MS, or BS in Immuno-Oncology, Immunology, Cell Biology, or a related field.
• For candidates with a BS or MS, a minimum of 5 years (BS) or 3 years (MS) of relevant industry experience is required.
• Title will be commensurate with experience.

Nice To Haves

• Hands-on experience with characterizing biologics through cell-based immune assays
• Hands-on experience with running multi-color flow cytometry
• Experience working effectively in a rapidly evolving biotech start-up environment

Responsibilities

• Contribute to and support key research activities and project goals within the Immunology group
• Develop, optimize, and execute immune-based assays using primary cells and cell lines to characterize mutispecific biologic leads, including ELISA, MSD, flow cytometry, luminescence reporter assays, co-culture assay, cytotoxicity assays
• Generate, engineer, and maintain cultures and stocks of immortalized cell lines and primary human cell samples (ex: PBMCs)
• Analyze, interpret, and communicate experimental results, contributing to data-driven decision-making through presentations, reports, and team discussions
• Document and organize high-quality experimental records using an electronic lab notebook (ELN) in accordance with scientific best practices
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional partners in a fast-paced, start-up environment to drive programs forward from concept to data

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level