Scientist - Immunology/cell Biology - Menlo Park, United States - Orca Bio

Orca Bio

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Menlo Park, United States

1 day ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

Over one million people in the world today are fighting blood cancer.

While a traditional allogeneic stem cell transplant has been the best hope for many patients, the transplant itself can prove fatal or lead to serious conditions, such as graft versus host disease.

In this one-year assignment, with possibility for extension, we are looking for recent Ph.

D graduates to lead projects focused on studying the fundamental biology of regulatory T cells (Tregs) and their role in immune regulation following adoptive transfer.

Key responsibilities include:

Investigating the cellular and molecular mechanisms underlying Treg function in inflammation and autoimmunity.
Utilizing in vitro cellbased assays and mouse models to advance our understanding of Treg biology.
Collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to explore therapeutic opportunities for autoimmune diseases and immunerelated disorders.

Required Qualifications:

D. in Immunology, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, or related field.

Strong background in Treg or T cell biology and immunology.
Experience with in vitro cellbased assays and mouse models.
Demonstrated ability to independently design, execute, and interpret experiments.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Track record of scientific productivity, including peerreviewed publications, is desirable.

Who we are
We are driven by a passion for science and compassion for patients. We act with urgency to ensure our treatments are one day accessible to all patients who need them.

We strive to do things right, and to embody our core values of passion, courage, and integrity.

Excellence in our work means the potential to unlock a better quality of life for our patients, and with that comes tremendous responsibility.

We innovate daily on a path that hasn't been paved.

This means we lean heavily on our entrepreneurial spirit and are comfortable taking calculated risks to achieve progress toward our mission.

It means we aren't afraid to ask "why not," and encourage lively discourse around rethinking the status quo.

We work hard to preserve our start-up culture rooted in camaraderie and leadership by example - by everyone, regardless of title.

We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and have seen how our differences - when celebrated and woven together - create stronger and more lasting solutions that better serve our team, our partners, and most importantly, our patients and the providers who treat them.

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