Associate Scientist/ Scientist

Who are we?

Compugen’s extraordinary multidisciplinary team is one of its greatest assets.

Our employees, coming from different backgrounds with diverse ways of thinking, work together in an atmosphere that cultivates excellence, creativity, and openness.

The cooperation of people from various disciplines involving different areas of expertise is fundamental to our ability to establish unique predictive drug discovery solutions, as well as to discover and develop novel therapeutic proteins and drug targets. This merging of talent from various disciplines continues to serve as a key growth driver and enables us to fulfill our mission and business goals.

We are looking for

The Associate Scientist/ Scientist will report to the Associate Director of Antibody Engineering, in the Research and Drug Discovery group. The candidate will support the evaluation and development of cutting-edge immune-based therapies discovered by Compugen for the treatment of cancer. This will include execution of in-vitro functional assays with primary human cells as well as in-vivo, proof-of-concept studies. The candidate will be responsible for planning and conducting experiments recording, analyzing data, and writing research reports. The candidate is expected to independently perform hands-on experimental work but also to collaborate in a multi-functional team.

Responsibilities:

• Plan, execute and analyze in-vitro functional assays: Perform immune functional assays in-vitro with primary human cells and cell lines
• Design and establish new experimental systems for evaluating human immunomodulatory molecules on various immune cell subsets (myeloid, T cells, NK cells)
• Plan and execute in-vivo pharmacology studies: tumor cell preparation and inoculation, administration of medications, mice and tumor size follow-up
• Plan and execute multi-parameter flow cytometry analysis of immune cells
• Record results in laboratory notebook, prepare written reports and oral presentations in a timely manner
• Collaborate with team members to ensure timely progress of research projects according to the pipeline prioritization
• Temporary position for 9 months

Qualification:

• Ph.D. in Life Sciences (in immunology or related discipline) or M.Sc. with at least 10 years of experience in the biotech industry – must
• Proficiency in cell culture, multi-parametric flow cytometry – must
• Experience in immune cell functional assays in-vitro – must
• Authorization for animal handling – advantage
• Highly skilled in in-vivo mouse tumor models, as well as various methods of administration, dosing (SC, IP, IT and IV) and blood collection (RO, tail vein) – advantage
• Previous work experience in a biotech company – advantage
• A quick learner, efficient in multitasking, highly organized and excellent record keeping
• Highly motivated and results-driven individual with a passion for working in a fast-paced and evolving organization
• Excellent written and oral communication and presentation skills in English