Job Details
Job Title: Research Associate-Immuno Oncology
Company: Pledge Therapeutics
Location: Canton, MA
About Pledge Therapeutics:
Pledge Therapeutics is an innovative start-up dedicated to advancing treatments in immunology and virology. We are passionate about developing novel therapies addressing unmet medical needs in immune-oncology and viral infections. Leveraging our state-of-the-art discovery platform, we have developed high-quality medicinal leads for multiple exciting drug targets that can potentially revise existing treatment paradigms. Our breakthrough discoveries are ready to be transitioned from the lab to the clinic.
Job Description:
We seek an enthusiastic and curious scientist interested in participating in all aspects of the hit-to-lead drug discovery process. The opening is at our new state-of-the-art facility in Canton, MA.
The successful candidate will engage in different research areas of the company and will work with a successful team of international senior scientists located in the USA and EU. The ideal candidate will have great communication skills, excellent technical skills, exemplary attention to detail, and a passion for learning. This position will have the opportunity to become part of an exciting, startup company and make significant scientific contributions to numerous drug discovery projects.
Key Responsibilities:
- Establish and execute a variety of biochemical/cell-based immunological in vitro assays
- Investigate the effect of small molecules on the function of T and NK cells
- Independently analyze, interpret, and present data at internal meetings
- Maintain excellent electronic records of performed experiments and work with colleagues to develop companywide SOPs.
- Stay updated with relevant scientific literature and propose new experimental strategies and approaches
- Collaborate cross-functionally with other team members to meet daily operations and timelines.
- Participate in engagement with decision-makers and stakeholders
Qualifications and Skills:
- BSc with a minimum of 3 years or MS with 1-2 years of relevant experience in immuno-oncology or immunology in laboratory research settings. Industry experience is desired
- Experience studying human T and NK cell functions
- Hands-on experience with multi-color FACS, PBMC, MLR, ELISA, western blot and cell-based assays to analyze immune cells in a BSL2 laboratory.
- Small molecule and antibody experience desired
- Experience working with myeloid cells desired
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Strong analytical, organizational, communication and time management skills
- Proficiency in GraphPad and Flow Jo
If you are interested send us your CV and a note to our recruiting team.
Job Type: Full-time, On-Site, Equal Opportunity Employment