IMMUNOLOGIST

JOB TITLE: IMMUNOLOGIST

JOB REF: RMQ960

HOSPITAL: LA LUCIA HOSPITAL

JOB TYPE: PERMANENT POST

WORKING HOURS: 40 HOURS

TIME CONDITIONS: DAYSHIFT

SALARY: R24 000 - R42 000

CLOSING DATE: 1 MARCH 2024 

IMMUNOLOGIST JOB DESCRIPTION

We are looking for an analytic, creative immunologist with a background in molecular biology to assist us with developing novel immune therapeutics. The immunologist will continuously share findings with management and multidisciplinary teams. You will collaborate with other scientists in pre-clinical research and development, and create engineered human and murine immune cells, and cell-based assays.

To be successful in this role you need to find a balance between functioning autonomously and collaborating with team members to undertake scientific challenges. Ideal applicants are creative, driven team players.

 IMMUNOLOGIST REQUIREMENTS:

• Liaising and collaborating with external entities as experts in immunology.

  
  

• Attending and participating in project team meetings, and coaching research associates.

  
  

• Collaborating with team members to design experiments, and playing a creative role in problem-solving.

  
  

• Collaborating with pharmaceutical companies to promote scientific visibility of the company.

  
  

• Ensuring adequate laboratory purchasing and inventory maintenance.

  
  

• Generating and testing engineered human and murine immune cells.

  
  

• Evaluating promising immunotherapy strategies by planning, creating, and validating cell-based assays.

  
  

• Planning and implementing in vitro studies using primary immune cells to identify T cell responses.

  
  

• Creating laboratory reports and maintaining records.

  
  

• Maintaining knowledge of the latest developments in the immunology field.

  
  

 IMMUNOLOGIST RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ph.D. in Immunology or related field.

  
  

• 2+ years of research experience.

  
  

• Proficient with the culture of primary human cells, in vitro assays, and intracellular cytokine staining.

  
  

• Knowledge of flow cytometry analysis software.

  
  

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

  
  

• Outstanding people skills.

  
  

• Excellent analytical skills.

  
  

Interested Applicants who meet the requirements may apply here on our website or use the email address of La Lucia Hospital HR Manager RIVANIA SHAN [rivaniashan@laluciahospital.com]. Applicants will be conducted shortly, Should you not be contacted in 14 days of your application, Please consider your application unsuccessful and thank you for your interest in our healthcare group.