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Job Description

Join a dynamic team dedicated to developing functional assays on primary immune cells and tumor cells to explore combinatory therapeutics in vaccine and oncology research. The role focuses on evaluating immunogenicity of targets to support cancer vaccine development and assessing potential immunogenicity risks of therapeutic proteins.

Job Title: Principal Scientist

Job Description

Join a dynamic team dedicated to developing functional assays on primary immune cells and tumor cells to explore combinatory therapeutics in vaccine and oncology research. The role focuses on evaluating immunogenicity of targets to support cancer vaccine development and assessing potential immunogenicity risks of therapeutic proteins.

Responsibilities

• Independently develop and execute primary human immune cell functional assays.
• Perform co-culture assays involving immune cells and tumor cells.
• Conduct in vitro cell engineering, characterization, and functional assays, including TCR engineering.
• Analyze data through flow cytometry to characterize human immune cells.
• Perform data analysis, troubleshoot experiments, and record results in an electronic notebook.
• Collaborate with multiple teams to achieve shared project goals.

Essential Skills

• PhD with 5+ years postdoctoral or industrial experience, an MS with 8+ years, or a BS with 10+ years of experience in immunology, vaccine research, cancer biology, or related field.
• Proficiency in T Cell Assays or Co-Culture assays.
• Strong skills in flow cytometry.
• 5+ years experience in developing primary human cell-based in vitro/ex vivo functional assays.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in flow cytometry analysis is a plus.
• Familiarity with vaccine research and cancer biology.

Work Environment

The role is based in a laboratory and vivarium environment, requiring onsite presence five days a week. You will be part of the Vaccine Immune Cell team within Vaccine Technology. The company offers a robust and supportive work culture with opportunities for growth and expansion, including a gym, cafeteria, and fully staffed daycare onsite. Employees enjoy comprehensive packages, including stock options, bonuses, RSUs, 401k match, and benefits for contract employees such as sick and vacation days, and paid holidays.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $60.00 - $65.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job

classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be

subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits

Available For This Temporary Role May Include The Following

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Tarrytown,NY.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 21, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

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