Principal Scientist, Immunology

Job overview

The Principal Scientist, Immunology role is an onsite, full-time position in Frederick, MD, with an annual base salary of $130,000–$200,000 plus target incentive. The role is based at Tonix’s Research and Development Center, which supports development of treatments for diseases including infectious diseases and oncology. The scientist leads and conducts immunology research, developing assays and models and analyzing data to advance the company’s research portfolio. The role combines independent experimental work with scientific leadership and cross-functional collaboration to support therapeutic discovery and development.

What you'll do

• Establish and maintain a flow cytometry pipeline
• conduct original research
• develop methods and assays
• establish in-vitro and in-vivo models for immunotherapeutic evaluation
• collect, analyze, and interpret data
• troubleshoot technical issues
• prepare presentations, reports, manuscripts, and grant proposals
• design and standardize flow cytometry assays and panels
• provide scientific leadership in cell-based, molecular, and biochemical assays
• collaborate across project and functional teams
• characterize proteins and antibodies
• contribute to strategic R&D plans.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

principal scientist

immunology

flow cytometry

autoimmunity

oncology

immunotherapeutics

assay development

research and development

$130k–$200k per year

frederick md

tonix pharmaceuticals

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• life and disability insurance
• flexible spending and health savings accounts
• employee assistance programs
• pet insurance
• 401(k) match
• stock options
• paid time off, sick time, and holidays
• career development and training.

Why this role

Requires a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree and expertise in immunology, autoimmunity, or oncology; the posting notes minimal travel may be required.

About the employer

Tonix Pharmaceuticals Inc is hiring for this role. Industry: Research and Development in Biotechnology (except Nanobiotechnology). Sector: 54.