Associate Scientist, Translational Immunology
Job Posting for Associate Scientist, Translational Immunology at BioNTech AG
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Based in Cambridge, MA and Gaithersburg, MD. We are committed to improving the health of people worldwide with our fundamental research and our work in the area of development of immunotherapies utilizing the full potential of the immune system to fight cancer, infectious diseases and other serious diseases. We believe in scientific rigor, innovation and passion as driving forces. BioNTech was founded by scientists and physicians to translate science into survival by combining fundamental research and operational excellence.
With decades of deep immunology expertise and experience in developing and optimizing mRNA as part of its broad suite of novel technologies, the company is working with the global community to defeat life-threatening and serious diseases such as cancer, COVID-19, malaria and tuberculosis. The first ever approved mRNA vaccine was created in the labs of BioNTech in Mainz, Germany. A fully integrated immunotherapy powerhouse. We remain focused on bringing our broad pipeline of next-generation immunotherapies and vaccines to people around the world to address cancer, infectious diseases, as well as a growing list of other medical conditions. To accomplish this, we continue to be deeply rooted in science and academic research while also having built a fully integrated, global immunotherapy company with cGMP and GMP manufacturing facilities anchored around deep expertise in immunology and complemented by an expanding set of capabilities.
Associate Scientist, Translational Immunology
This position is eligible for BioNTech US’s Employee Referral Program.
Job Responsibilities:
As part of the Translational Immunology Team whose goals are to understand the impact of our cutting-edge immunotherapies on the patients in our clinical trials, work to understand underlying mechanisms of response and resistance to identify biomarkers, and to establish the evidence for next-generation treatments.
- Design, develop, and perform immunological assays on clinical samples, including ELISpot/ELISA, flow cytometry, MSD, MHC Class I and II multimer staining, and T cell-based functional assays;
- Troubleshoot, optimize, and develop cutting-edge assays and implement new technologies to better understand how immunotherapies are working in clinical samples;
- Lead efforts to characterize immune cell populations from clinical peripheral blood and tissue by implementing, analyzing, and visualizing data from novel immunological assays;
- Collaborate with both internal research teams and external groups to advance translational immunology capabilities;
- Analyze and present results within the team and to broader scientific groups including publications as appropriate;
- Maintain a high standard of experimentation and record keeping; and
- Train and supervise co-ops, Research Associates and Senior Research Associates and new hires to accomplish goals within designated timelines.
Job Requirements:
Employer requires a Master’s degree in Immunology or related field plus two (2) years of work experience as a biology research or related occupation. Alternatively, Employer requires a Bachelor’s degree in Immunology or a related field plus five (5) years of progressively more responsible work experience as a biology researcher or related occupation. In addition, the employer requires the following:
- In-depth knowledge of immunology and immune-related assays gained through two (2) years of work experience;
- Ability to independently run a multi-color flow cytometry and design and analyze flow-cytometry experiments gained through one (1) year of work experience;
- Ability to design, test, and analyze innovative technologies to monitor immune responses gained through two (2) years of work experience;
- Experience running assays from clinical trials gained through one (1) year of work experience;
- Ability to manage complex protocols for innovative technologies gained through two (2) years of work experience;
- Ability to prepare scientific analyses for presentation and reporting to colleagues and senior managers gained through two (2) years of work experience;
- Experience compiling data for external scientific publication gained through two (2) years of work experience; and
- Demonstrated experience functioning independently within a fast-paced, multi-disciplinary team and integrating cross-functional information gained through two (2) years of work experience.
All years of experience may be gained concurrently.
Please note that telecommuting is available. Work from home one (1) to two () days per week is permitted.
Qualified candidates can submit resumes to: Scott Smith – Associate Director, Talent Acquisition by email Scott.Smith@biontech.us or mail to BioNTech US Inc., 40 Erie Street, Suite 110, Cambridge MA 02139 (attn: Project GM2024)
Benefits for you:
BioNTech US is committed to employee wellbeing and offers best-in-class benefits & HR programs to support an inclusive & diverse workforce. Salaried/Position-Targeted Hourly Employees working 30 hours per week are eligible for our comprehensive benefits package. Benefits include but are not limited to:
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Life, AD&D, Critical Illness Insurance
- Pre-tax HSA & FSA, DCRA Spending Accounts
- Employee Assistance & Concierge Program (EAP) available 24/7
- Parental and Childbirth Leave & Family Planning Assistance
- Sitterstream: Virtual Tutoring & Childcare Membership
- Paid Time Off: Vacation, Sick, Bereavement, Holidays (including Floating) & Year-End U.S. Shutdown.
- 401(K) Plan with Company Match
- Tuition Reimbursement & Student Loan Assistance Programs
- Wellbeing Incentive Platforms & Incentives
- Professional Development Programs
- Commuting Allowance and subsidized parking
- Discounted Home, Auto & Pet Insurance
…and more! More details to be shared.
BioNTech is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. BioNTech does not tolerate discrimination against employees or applicants because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
If you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access BioNTech’s online application tools due to a disability, you can request reasonable accommodations by calling 1-857-228-6231or by e-mailing jobs@biontech.de. Thank you for your interest in BioNTech.
If you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access BioNTech’s online application tools due to a disability, you can request reasonable accommodations by calling 1-857-228-6231or by e-mailing jobs@biontech.de. Thank you for your interest in BioNTech.
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