We are currently seeking a Scientist Immunopeptidomics & Proteomics* to strengthen our team in the research and development of innovative immunotherapeutic products. You will work in Tuebingen (Germany) in an interdisciplinary environment with colleagues from all research and preclinical/ clinical development departments.
The job profile is focused on the characterization and validation of novel HLA presented targets, which will involve but is not limited to these tasks:
- Characterization of HLA presented peptides using Immatics’ proprietary absolute quantitation technology (AbsQuant®) to identify and validate the best targets for clinical development
- Hands-on lab activities for the development and validation of new proteomics & peptidomics strategies and methodologies for target characterization using a diverse set of protein chemistry and mass spectrometry techniques
- Coordination and project management of target characterization activities involving stakeholders from different departments and disciplines
- Contribution to the elucidation of the biological mechanisms of novel cryptic targets using various Omics datasets integrated in Immatics’ XPRESIDENT® target discovery and validation platform
You hold a PhD degree in Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Medicine, Pharmacy or have been comparably educated. You have proven your scientific excellence and your ability to account for complex projects, preferentially with a track record in proteomics and/ or immunopeptidomics.
You are skilled in sample preparation techniques for mass spectrometric analysis, and are familiar with targeted and data independent acquisition. You show a high motivation to translate your scientific findings into clinical development and application.
Preferably, you also have previous experience in large-scale data analysis and have already worked with relational databases. You take careful processing and documentation of your results for granted. Your attention to detail, analytical competence and communication skills enable you to successfully contribute to projects as part of a team and to present your work internally or to external partners from the pharmaceutical and biotech industry.
We expect a high degree of independent working and fluent communication skills in English.
We are a committed and inspired team and cherish the collegial, highly motivated, and family-friendly atmosphere within Immatics. Our culture allows for a high level of originality, independent thinking, and initiative. We believe in supporting our employees’ professional and social skills: We enable them to join conferences and trainings as well as to enjoy our Immatics benefits – e.g., job bike, job ticket, Health Programs, childcare benefits, relocation allowance, Company summer and winter events.
- We value diversity and inclusion. Immatics N.V. and all Immatics subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers that evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristics protected by law.
Immatics combines the discovery of true targets for cancer immunotherapies with the development of the right T cell receptors with the goal of enabling a robust and specific T cell response against these targets. This deep know-how is the foundation for our pipeline of Adoptive Cell Therapies and TCR Bispecifics as well as our partnerships with global leaders in the pharmaceutical industry. Operating from Tuebingen, Munich and Houston, we are committed to delivering the power of T cells and to unlocking new avenues for patients in their fight against cancer. For more detailed information, visit www.immatics.com.