Scientist, Immuno-Oncology

Biology        ·        South San Francisco, CA       ·       Full time 

At Alector, our mission is to develop therapies that empower the immune system to combat neurodegeneration. Our team is solely focused on developing treatments for some of the most challenging diseases facing our society. We are supported in this mission by experienced and accomplished scientists and clinicians, leading healthcare investors, and pharma company partners who share in our commitment to bettering the lives of patients.

We are seeking a curious individual to join as a Scientist in the Immuno-Oncology team at our South San Francisco campus. The successful candidate will work closely with a team of scientists in research and development, supporting ongoing programs at an early discovery phase. Your contribution will be essential for the development of novel therapeutic approaches targeting immune pathways in cancer. While utilizing your existing technical skills, you will also expand your expertise to new technologies and play a key role in pre-clinical development of our programs. As an early hire, help us grow the company, guide its direction, and, above all, bolster Alector’s culture of thinking independently and working collaboratively.

During the first year, your goals will include:

• Analyze current scientific literature to help identify new targets or new strategies for existing targets
• Develop novel functional assays to evaluate lead drug candidates
• Collaborate internally with cross functional teams, and with external academic partners and contract research organizations to ensure successful outcomes
• Present results at project team meetings, group meetings, and company meetings
• Improve group capabilities by identifying and implementing new technologies

We’d love to hear from you if you have:

• A PhD in immunology or related field, with postdoctoral or industry experience (preferred) OR a MS and 10 years relevant industry experience
• Up-to-date knowledge in the field of immunology and cancer. Prior experience with lymphoid cell biology a plus.
• Experience with drug development in an industry setting
• Proficiency with immune pathways and an understanding of methods to interrogate these pathways
• Technical expertise in multi-color flow cytometry, in vitro primary cell culture, cell signaling, immune phenotyping, and data analysis to support target validation
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

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Alector is a phenomenal place to learn and experiment. If you excel in a dynamic environment where everyone is committed to finding a treatment, where you’ll drive growth, this is your role. There is no limit to how far you can go with us.

Among the things you’ll discover at Alector on Day 1 and throughout your tenure: Committed and driven colleagues, a bold and important company goal, brand-new brightly-lit offices in the heart of the biotech area, flexible remote work options, and competitive compensation and benefits. But these matters only if you’re excited to build and own something great, and tackle these challenges with us. Come join us!

At Alector, we believe that hard-working teams include people from a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences who can challenge each other’s assumptions with fresh perspectives and bring creative ideas to the table. We are committed to building an open, diverse, and inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status, or any other characteristics protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Employees of Alector working on-site are required to be vaccinated against COVID-19, and are required to provide proof of vaccination. Employees may be entitled to an exception or reasonable accommodation if they cannot be vaccinated because of a disability/medical necessity, or sincerely held religious belief. 

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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