Immunologist/Bioinformaticist

Description CAS uses intuitive technology, unparalleled scientific content and unmatched human expertise to help companies create groundbreaking innovations that benefit the world. As the scientific information solutions division of the American Chemical Society, CAS manages the largest curated reservoir of scientific knowledge, and for over 117 years, has helped innovators mine, assess and apply that information to keep businesses thriving. The CAS team is global, diverse, endlessly curious and strives to make scientific insights accessible to innovators worldwide. CAS is currently seeking a Immunologist/Bioinformaticist for our Content Operations team. This position will be located in our headquarters in Columbus, Ohio. Position Summary: The Immunologist/Bioinformaticist position will focus on creating new life science data products and the curation of life science data from the world's scientific literature, including patents and journals. Primary responsibilities include working in a cross functional team setting to enhance the CAS Life Sciences data collection. The candidate will have responsibilities related to the following domains: vaccines, antibodies, T cell receptors and adoptive immunotherapy, particularly CAR-T development, NK-cell therapy, and TILs (tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes) and be expected to keep up-to-date with the latest scientific advancements in the field, including the latest tools, techniques, and best practices to contribute to data curation projects. Additional responsibilities may include review and curation of literature in other biology and biochemistry content areas, planning and managing projects, identifying, and implementing process improvements, and leveraging data analysis skills to measure and report on progress. Job Accountabilities: Candidates must have an advanced degree in Immunology or a closely related field, with several years of professional experience. A bachelor's degree with extensive professional experience will be considered. An understanding of bioinformatics or computational biology is highly desired. The successful candidate will be an excellent team player who is organized and willing to adapt to the needs and requirements of an agile organization. This candidate must demonstrate a proactive and flexible attitude, with a keen willingness to show initiative. Project management or team leadership experience is a plus. Qualifications: * Excellent written and verbal communication skills * Effective organizational skills, including attention to detail, time management, and ability to multi-task * Solid analytical and problem-solving skills * Ability to work independently as well as part of a team * Competency with MS Office including Excel, Teams, and Word. Familiarity with video conferencing, instant messaging, email, calendar scheduling, word processing, spreadsheets, and document-sharing software * Familiarity with data modeling a plus * Additional language skills a plus CAS offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including a generous vacation plan, medical, dental, vision insurance plans, and employee savings and retirement plans. Candidates for this position must be authorized to work in the United States and not require work authorization sponsorship by our company for this position now or in the future. EEO/Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran. Qualifications Behaviors Detail Oriented - Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well Team Player - Works well as a member of a group Education Masters of Bioinformatics (preferred) PhD of Immunology (required) Licenses & Certifications Program Mgmt Professional (preferred) Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Created: 2024-11-09