Scientist Immunology

• 02 novembre 2026
• 80 - 100%
• Indefinite duration
• english (Fluent)
• Rue du Champ-Blanchod 4, 1228 Plan-les-Ouates
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About the Vaccine Formulation Institute (VFI)

The mission of the VFI is to develop innovative adjuvants and vaccine formulations to prevent infectious diseases worldwide. Founded in 2012, the VFI facilitates free access to adjuvant technology by providing a range of adjuvants for preclinical and clinical use, research and development of adjuvanted vaccines, GMP manufacturing, technology transfer, and specialized training in adjuvants. The VFI laboratories are located in Geneva and Lausanne, Switzerland, and the senior management team members are based in Europe. The VFI is a partner to several international vaccine consortiums and programs contributing to global health with a particular focus on resource-limited settings. Our collaborators include private companies, academic/public institutions, and non-profit organizations. VFI funders include the European Commission, the Swiss State Secretariat for Education, Research and Innovation, the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations, the Gates Foundation, Coefficient Giving, and the National Institutes of Health.

Position

The VFI wishes to recruit a Scientist in immunology to join our team in Plan-les-Ouates, Switzerland

Key responsibilities

• Establish, optimize and troubleshoot new immunological tests and methodologies in the VFI laboratories
• Perform laboratory procedures (sample collection and processing, flow cytometry, ELISA) independently or as part of a team
• Support VFI research teams to develop and test new formulations and processes
• Analyze, interpret and review data and monitor the progress of project activities
• Write and review reports, present results to the team and external partners
• Document results and write scientific publications
• Regularly review relevant scientific literature to keep the team informed of key concepts in immunology, emerging methods and scientific advances in the areas of interest.
• Identify new ideas and approaches to further develop the VFI adjuvant portfolio (optional)
• Develop R&D project proposals for internal and external submissions (optional)

Qualifications and requirements

• PhD in a field related to immunology
• Good knowledge of immunological concepts in the context of infectious diseases and vaccinology, for example immune memory, the innate-adaptive interface
• Experience with immunological assays, including but not limited to flow cytometry, ELISA, ELISPot/FluorSpot, primary cell and cell line culture/co-culture, primary tissue processing and analysis
• Qualification and experience in animal experimentation (mouse/rat), equivalent to modules 1 and 2 in Switzerland
• Experience in the independent and timely management of scientific projects
• Excellent command of written and spoken English
• Experience and willingness to work in a multidisciplinary and multicultural environment

Working conditions

• The main place of work will be at the VFI headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland, with regular travel to Lausanne, Switzerland.
• A full-time or part-time position will be considered.

How to apply

Please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your motivation, your qualifications and your suitability for the position. Both must be submitted in English using the subject "J2_2026". The application deadline is 30 novembre 2026.