【About the role】
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Principal Scientist of Immunology to join our R&D team and provide technical support to drive scientific research in the field of immunology. You will play a critical role in designing, developing, and evaluating our products to combat cancer and autoimmune diseases. Additionally, you will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of scientists and cross-functional teams to drive innovation and contribute to the advancement of ACC product and other modalities of new drug development.
【Position Title】 Principal Scientist of Immunology
【Location】 Taipei, Taiwan
【Reports to】 Chief Executive Officer/Chief Scientific Officer
【Job Type】 Full-time
【Education /Background】
• Ph.D. in Immunology, Biochemistry, Molecular biology, or a related field. 12+ years post-PhD experience (at least 5 years in industry).
• Research experience in the development of immunotherapy or cell therapy is highly recommended.
• Strong expertise in immunological techniques and assay design/ development, including but not limit to flow cytometry, ELISA, cell-based assay, and animal models.
• Extensive knowledge of immune response mechanisms.
【Responsibilities include, but are not limited to】
• Conduct in-depth literature reviews, write reports and manuscripts and stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in immunology and immunotherapy (including cell therapy).
• Analyze and interpret experimental data, and present findings to internal stakeholders and external scientific communities.
• Effectively handle multiple projects and deliverables, including evaluating workload, prioritizing tasks, and determining resource needs to achieve the objectives of the core or project teams
• Provide junior scientists and research associates with scientific expertise and guidance, fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment.
• Design, plan, and execute experiments in an independent manner, leveraging scientific and technical expertise to achieve defined objectives. Independently initiates and carries out the process for assay development, optimization, and validation in a timely manner as required.
• Understand and conduct in vivo experimental work (functional testing, IV/PO/IP administration, and tissue collection) using animal models, including autoimmune disease and cancer disease models, to support new product discovery projects and understand cellular physiology.
• Support to establish external relationships with CROs to drive method technology transfer, monitor their performance, and ongoing translational studies.
• Stay informed about regulatory guidelines and ensure compliance with relevant regulations and standards in cell therapy development.
【Position Requirements & Experience】
• Well function in a collaborative research environment along with independent working capability.
• Enjoy working as part of a team in a fast-paced environment: Excellent time management and organization skills, ability to multi-tasking and prioritize.
• Good communication, negotiation, problem-solving skills, and proactive decision-making capabilities
• Solid oral and written communication skills in English.
• Experience in designing and conducting a variety of preclinical studies and data analysis including in vitro and in vivo tests and having capability to interpret clinical studies.
• Fluent in Mandarin.
