Initial 3-Month Contract with Potential for Full-Time Conversion

Medicilon is seeking a highly motivated Senior Scientist to support our Pharmacology and Biology team, with a strong focus on in vitro and ex vivo assay development, flow cytometry, and immunology-based platforms. This role will support client-driven research programs in a fast-paced CRO environment and offers the opportunity to transition into a full-time position based on performance and business needs.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on scientist who can independently design and execute studies, troubleshoot complex assays, and communicate scientific findings clearly to both internal teams and external clients.

Key Responsibilities

Scientific Execution & Assay Development

Lead and execute in vitro and ex vivo pharmacology studies, including protocol design, assay execution, data analysis, and reporting

Design, optimize, and troubleshoot multicolor flow cytometry panels, including compensation, antibody titration, and gating strategies

Perform immune functional assays such as T cell activation, cytokine profiling, macrophage polarization, and proliferation assays

Analyze and interpret complex datasets using FlowJo, FCS Express, or equivalent software

Support development and optimization of cell-based assays and protein analysis platforms

Maintain accurate experimental documentation using ELN systems

Client & Project Support

Support client-facing studies by contributing scientific input, troubleshooting, and data interpretation

Collaborate with project managers, study directors, and cross-functional teams to meet project timelines and deliverables

Prepare technical summaries, reports, and presentations for internal and external discussions

Team & Platform Support

Assist with mentoring junior staff and supporting onboarding/training activities

Support continuous improvement of assay platforms, SOPs, and laboratory workflows

Contribute scientific ideas to expand pharmacology and biologics capabilities

Qualifications

Ph.D. in Immunology, Cell Biology, Pharmacology, or related field preferred; MS or BS candidates with strong industry experience will also be considered

Strong hands-on experience with multicolor flow cytometry and immune-based assays

Experience developing and troubleshooting in vitro and/or ex vivo pharmacology assays

Proficiency with FlowJo or equivalent data analysis software

Experience with cytokine detection platforms such as ELISA, MSD, or Luminex preferred

Prior biotech, pharma, or CRO experience strongly preferred

Strong communication and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Additional Information

This role is initially structured as a 3-month contract position, with potential for extension or conversion to full-time employment based on performance and business needs.

Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States.