Immunology Research Scientist

JOB TITLE: Immunology Research Scientist

LOCATION:

Travel up to 10% required

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Fortvita Biologics is a San Francisco Bay Area–based biopharmaceutical company advancing next-generation biologics with the goal of addressing critical health needs. Building on our foundation in oncology, we are expanding into cardiovascular and metabolic diseases, immunology, and ophthalmology, applying our scientific rigor and platform capabilities to areas of growing global health burden. Our expertise covers antibody discovery and engineering, including monoclonal, bispecific, and polyspecific antibodies, as well as antibody-drug conjugates, all supported by development strategies rooted in thoughtful design and agile execution. Our clinical development footprint covers the U.S., Australia, and key regions across APAC and Europe, including the EU, UK, South Korea, and Japan. With more than 100 professionals across research, development, regulatory, and operations, we bring deep expertise and a global perspective to every program. Guided by our mission to transform research breakthroughs into therapeutic excellence and driven by our vision to improve lives through scientific innovation, we are committed to delivering meaningful impact for patients around the world.

POSITION SUMMARY

We are seeking a highly skilled, motivated, and collaborative Research Scientist specializing in Immunology to join our team in Palo Alto. This role will play an important part in the discovery and development of novel therapeutics for autoimmune and inflammatory diseases. The successful candidate will establish, optimize, and execute a broad range of in vitro and ex vivo immunological assays to support target validation, elucidate biological mechanisms, and advance programs through our drug discovery pipeline. The ideal candidate combines strong technical expertise in cellular immunology with scientific curiosity, experimental rigor, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, highly collaborative research environment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Experimental Design and Execution: Design, develop, optimize, and execute complex in vitro and ex vivo experiments to test critical biological and therapeutic hypotheses, validate targets, and support drug discovery programs. Establish and perform robust cellular and functional assays using primary immune cells and relevant model systems, including DCs, T-cell and other immune-cell-based assays. Data Analysis and Scientific Communication: Analyze and interpret experimental data with scientific rigor. Maintain clear and accurate experimental records and present research findings, conclusions, and recommendations to cross-functional teams. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work effectively as a proactive and collaborative member of multidisciplinary project teams while independently managing experiments and research activities to meet project milestones and timelines. Technology Innovation: Propose, evaluate, and implement innovative experimental approaches, assay platforms, and emerging technologies that strengthen our research capabilities and accelerate drug discovery. Other duties as assigned

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Ph.D. in Immunology, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, or a related scientific discipline. Cellular Immunology Expertise: Strong hands-on experience developing and conducting in vitro cellular assays, particularly immune-cell-based functional assays such as T-cell activation, proliferation, differentiation, cytokine production, and/or cytotoxicity assays. Flow Cytometry: Strong expertise in multicolor flow cytometry, including panel design, assay execution, data analysis, and interpretation.Scientific Excellence: Strong experimental design, troubleshooting, quantitative analysis, and critical-thinking skills, with a demonstrated ability to generate high-quality and reproducible data. Communication and Collaboration: Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate scientific findings clearly and work effectively across multidisciplinary teams. Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced and evolving research environment, adapt to changing priorities, and deliver high-quality results within demanding timelines. Strong organizational and project-management skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple experiments and projects simultaneously. Experience with organoid culture is highly desirable.

COMPETENCIES/CORE SKILLS

Communication Problem-solving Time management Fortvita is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants and do not discriminate based on any protected characteristic under applicable federal, state, or local law. This includes but not limited to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and breastfeeding), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, or hair texture and style. Harassment or discrimination on the basis of any protected trait is strictly prohibited. We do not accept unsolicited resumes from staffing agencies or search firms. Any resume submitted without a signed agreement will be considered unsolicited, and Fortvita will not be obligated to pay any fees. Additional Legal Disclaimers Applicants must have legal authorization to work in the United States. In compliance with federal law, all new hires will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the U.S. and complete Form I-9 upon hire. Employment at Fortvita is at-will. This means that either the employee or the company may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause or advanced notice. This job description is intended to describe the general nature of the work being performed and does not constitute a contract or guarantee of employment. Fortvita reserves the right to modify job duties or responsibilities at any time, based on business needs. Reasonable accommodation: If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process, please contact Fortvita’s Human Resources team at View email address on click.appcast.io. We are dedicated to ensuring all applicants have equal access and opportunity throughout the recruitment process. Employment may be contingent upon successful completion of a background check and any other requirements permitted by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Fortvita Biologics