Scientist, Immuno-Oncology

Job description

Sanofi Immuno-Oncology is seeking a highly motivated Ph.D.- level Immunologist/Cancer Biologist to support emerging drug discovery programs in cancer immunotherapy.

Position Overview/Key Responsibilities :

·  Work as part of a research project team to discover and develop new antibody therapeutics for cancer immunotherapy.
·  Follow directives and able to complete tasks/experiments expeditiously to meet timeline and goals.
·  Independently design and implement laboratory experiments, document observations and perform complex data analysis. Summarize/report the data and generate presentation materials.
·  Document all experimental design, protocol, results and interpretations in electronic laboratory notebook in a timely manner.
·  Expected to present at group meetings, global project team meetings, site meetings, and to provide materials/slides for other scientists at project or unit presentations.
·  Demonstrate innovation in research/planning and expected to be able to make intellectual property submissions.

Basic Qualifications :

·  Ph.D. in Immunology or related discipline
·  2-4 years of postdoctoral training with a working knowledge of tumor immunology
·  Experience in isolation and immunophenotyping of murine and human immune populations using standard immunological assays and techniques, including flow cytometry, ELISA, and Luminex
·  Working knowledge of various syngeneic murine tumor models including isolation and characterization of tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes, cytokine measurements and other relevant techniques

Preferred Qualifications:

·  Prior experience in biopharmaceutical industry is strongly preferred
·  Prior experience with immuno-oncology drug discovery (biologics or small molecule) is desirable
·  Solid track record of independent research accomplishments in immunology and/or immuno-oncology, as evidenced by publications in peer-reviewed journals
·  The ability to effectively communicate, collaborate and lead others
·  Must be highly collaborative and able to work effectively in a matrix environment

Sanofi Inc. and its U.S. affiliates are Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employers committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; nationality; marital, domestic partnership or civil union status; sex, gender, gender identity or expression; affectional or sexual orientation; disability; veteran or military status or liability for military status; domestic violence victim status; atypical cellular or blood trait; genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing) or any other characteristic protected by law.

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