Biologist

Responsibilities Include:

• Provide biological expertise that represents the foundation for the development of Immunetrics mathematical models.
• Perform detailed scientific literature searches, to develop an understanding of cellular and molecular biology, immunology, physiology, and clinical trial-related concepts relevant to a wide range of Immunetrics projects. This research will vary in scope from fine molecular and experimental details to general concepts in healthy and disease-state physiology
• Participate in a variety of Immunetrics projects, which involve both academic and pharmaceutical industry collaborations.
• Critically analyze, collect, and utilize published data, while working in close collaboration with a team of mathematical modelers.
• Communicate scientific information and model design rational to colleagues and clients who have expertise in a variety of disciplines.
• Organize and analyze clinical trial data and databases from published and proprietary sources
• Organize and prepare background information, data, and results for internal and external communications and presentations.
• Maintain documentation of literature supporting model design decisions.
• Work with the Platform Manager to provide project leadership for smaller initiatives, as assigned.
• Work collaboratively with peers and management to define and assess work breakdowns, definitions of scope, and effort allocations for the Biologist’s role in proposals and contracts.

Qualifications:

• PhD in a biology-related field is required
• Applicants should have a strong background in molecular/cellular biology, and some understanding of human physiology is preferred. Background in immunology is strongly preferred.
• This position requires exceptional writing, communication, and organizational skills. Attention to detail is a must.
• The candidate must be capable of working effectively both independently and in a team setting.
• The ability to explain biological concepts to non-biologists is essential.
• The candidate must be able to effective when working on multiple concurrent projects
• It is critical that the candidate be able to look past the details and understand the inter-working of discrete biological elements within the overall system.
• Pittsburgh area candidates with valid authorization to work in the U.S. are strongly preferred.