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Senior Scientist Vaccine Immunogenicity
At Labcorp, you have the opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge research in the development of immune therapeutics in a collaborative and innovative environment.
Job Summary:
The Senior Scientist focuses on pre-clinical Vaccine Immunogenicity Studies to include the design, execution, and analysis of antiviral and immunogenicity assays for vaccines and biologics.
Key Responsibilities:
- Execute and design in vitro, laboratory-based contract studies for vaccines to assess anti-viral and immune responses and their potential impact on safety and efficacy.
- Develop, optimize, and validate immunoassays (e.g., Flow Cytometry, cell-based assays) to detect and quantify immune responses.
- Develop, optimize, and validate antiviral assays (e.g., HA/HAI, Plaque assays, MNTs, PRNTs) to detect and quantify viral load.
- Provide input into the development and execution of non-clinical antiviral and immunogenicity testing strategies in collaboration with cross-functional teams, including regulatory, clinical, and biomarker groups.
- Analyze complex immunogenicity data, prepare reports, and present findings to internal and external stakeholders.
- Collaborate with other groups within Labcorp to ensure seamless integration of immunogenicity data into overall product development program.
Requirements:
- A minimum of 7-10 years of industry experience in immunogenicity studies for biologics or vaccines.
- Extensive hands-on experience in the development, optimization, and validation of immunoassays (e.g., ELISA, MSD, cell-based assays, flow cytometry, and other immune-based techniques).
- Expertise in analyzing immunogenicity data using advanced statistical methods and bioinformatics tools.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and manage complex scientific projects and multidisciplinary teams.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to convey complex scientific concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Proficiency in using scientific software and laboratory automation tools preferred.
- Experience with the immunogenicity testing of gene therapies, biosimilars, or novel biologics preferred.
- Knowledge of global regulatory frameworks for immunogenicity testing (FDA, EMA, etc.) preferred.
- Experience with assay development and validation in a GLP/GxP environment preferred.
Education:
- Ph.D. in Immunology or a related biological science with a strong focus on immunogenicity preferred OR
- Masters degree with more than 10 years of experience.
Why Choose Labcorp:
At Labcorp, it is our people that make us great. It is what our clients, our partners, and most importantly, what our employees say. Here, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with extraordinary people with diverse viewpoints. You will discover your own outstanding potential as we build an even stronger organization with industry leaders from early development to the clinic and beyond. We help our clients develop medicines that improve health and improve lives of their family and friends.
