SENIOR IMMUNOLOGIST
Company: Draper Labs
Location: Cambridge
Posted on: September 28, 2024
Job Description:
Overview: Draper is an independent, nonprofit research and
development company headquartered in Cambridge, MA. The 2,000+
employees of Draper tackle important national challenges with a
promise of delivering successful and usable solutions. From
military defense and space exploration to biomedical engineering,
lives often depend on the solutions we provide. Our
multidisciplinary teams of engineers and scientists work in a
collaborative environment that inspires the cross-fertilization of
ideas necessary for true innovation. For more information about
Draper, visit www.draper.com. Job Description Summary: The
Bioengineer (SMTS) is focused on developing and deploying
multidisciplinary solutions at the convergence of biology and
engineering to address critical needs in national security and
healthcare while fostering a thriving culture and developing the
next generation of innovators. The Bioengineer will apply their
foundational knowledge and experience to a broad range of
interdisciplinary efforts. Our culture fosters innovation, a
supportive team environment, intellectual freedom and creativity,
and an emphasis on career development. Duties are performed with
limited supervision. Job Description: Duties/Responsibilities
* Drive solutions to complex problems with limited direction.
* Contribute to the development of innovative bioengineering
solutions, propose ways forward, and adapt appropriately to changes
in requirements.
* Able to provide insight and suggest design modifications based on
analysis outcomes.
* Actively mentor less experienced bioengineers and provide
thoughtful, constructive feedback.
* Performs other duties as assigned.
Skills/Abilities
* Strong foundation in biology and/or engineering principles.
* Team player, dedicated, collaborative, observant, and
motivated.
* Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and verbal
and written communication skills.
* Creative problem-solving skills and a passion for innovation.
* Excellent time management skills with the proven ability to meet
deadlines and prioritize tasks.
* Enthusiasm for learning and participating in
mentorship/mentoring.
* Proficiency with Microsoft Office Applications.
Education
Requires either a Bachelor's Degree in Bioengineering, Biomedical
Engineering, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Cell Biology, Immunology,
Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical
Engineering, Physics or related fields. Master's degree
preferred.
Experience
Requires 5-7 years of Bioengineering or related engineering
experience.
Additional Job Description: The Bioengineering Division is seeking
a Senior scientist to support the research and development of
cutting-edge technologies. At Draper Bioengineering, we work at the
interface between engineering and biology, and the successful
applicant will join teams working on Microphysiological systems
(organ-on-chip) and other novel systems which blend complex biology
with custom hardware and software.The successful candidate will be
enthusiastic, observant, collaborative, and dedicated, and will
serve as a subject matter expert, applying their foundational
immunology knowledge and experience to exciting, interdisciplinary
efforts. Draper offers a distinctive environment that blends the
best aspects of academia, government, and industry. Our supportive
team atmosphere fosters innovation, intellectual creativity, and an
emphasis on career development. The available position offers the
potential for career growth and opportunities to take on more
responsibility over time. Key Responsibilities:
- Serve as an immunology subject matter expert (emphasis on
mucosal and/or adaptive immunology) for interdisciplinary teams
including biologists, engineers, chemists, bioinformaticians,
etc.
- Generate bold ideas across a broad spectrum of immunological
and biological applications to solve our customers' most
challenging needs including biodefense/biosecurity and medical
countermeasure development applications
- Support business development efforts through ideation, proposal
writing, and customer outreach, including strategic interfaces with
biotech and academic groups
- Plan and execute hands-on experiments with Draper's novel in
vitro platform technologies; train and supervise junior staff; lead
assay development; assist in troubleshooting experimental work in
coordination with colleagues as needed
- Lead the analysis, reporting, and presenting of experimental
data to internal management, external customers, and/or for
publication
- Multitask within a dynamic and diverse project environment and
adapt to changing priorities
- Support lab organization and maintenance as needed
Qualifications:
- PhD in Immunology, Microbiology, or related field
- Experience with standard immunological assays such as flow
cytometry / FACS, magnetic cell sorting, ELISA/Luminex,
immunofluorescence staining and confocal microscopy, cell
proliferation assays, cytotoxicity assays
- Experience with primary cells or tissues (human or animal);
experience isolating blood components such as B cells, T cells,
monocytes and culturing them in vitro; understanding of
immunological biomarkers for core immune cell populations including
but not limited to innate immune cells in the myeloid lineage
- Experience with immune cell culture differentiation
methodologies; phenotypic and functional characterization of immune
cells; mucosal immunology and/or tumor immunology
- Ability to solve complex problems with minimal supervision,
adapt to changing priorities, interface with all levels of internal
management, as well as program sponsors and subcontractors
- Interest in applying fundamental biology and immunology
knowledge to novel in vitro cell culture systems such as
microphysiological systems or organ-on-chip technologies
- Self-starter with excellent written and oral communication
skills, laboratory organizational skills, and attention to detail
Preferred Qualifications:
- Several years of postdoctoral experience in a
laboratory/R&D setting
- Prior experience in the biotechnology industry
- Experience writing innovative R&D proposals for government
sponsors (contacts, grants) or commercial sponsors and generating
intellectual property
- Microbiology experience, such as in vitro or in vivo experience
with BSL-2 or BSL-3 viruses, bacteria, or toxins; experience
studying host-pathogen interactions; experience studying or
modeling microbiomes
- Expertise in molecular biology, synthetic biology, stem cell
biology, cell and tissue engineering (particularly immune cell or
tissue modeling), genetic engineering, and/or immune-oncology
- Experience with microfluidic devices, microphysiological
systems, and/or organ-on-chip technologies Applicants selected for
this position may be required to obtain and maintain a government
security clearance. Connect With Draper for Future Opportunities!
If you don't find the right posting in our Career Opportunities,
you may submit your resume for future consideration. Job Location -
City: Cambridge Job Location - State: Massachusetts Job Location -
Postal Code: 02139-3563 Our work is very important to us, but so is
our life outside of work. Draper supports many programs to improve
work-life balance including workplace flexibility, employee clubs
ranging from photography to yoga, health and finance workshops, off
site social events and discounts to local museums and cultural
activities. If this specific job opportunity and the chance to work
at a nationally renowned R&D innovation company appeals to you,
apply now www.draper.com/careers. Equal Employment Opportunity:
Draper is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud
to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. We
understand the value of diversity and its impact on a
high-performance culture. All qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender
identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information.
Draper is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and
reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in
employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request
reasonable accommodation, please contact hr@draper.com.
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