Assistant Investigator – Technology Development, Immunology Accelerator

Allen Institute

. Partner with scientific leadership, investigators, and research teams to identify critical technology and capability gaps .

Posted 10/5/2026full-timeSeattle • Washington • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $159,200 - $199,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and validating innovative assay technologies for immunology and neuroimmunology, with a strong focus on translating biological questions into scalable research workflows. Proven ability to lead research projects, mentor teams, and foster collaboration across scientific disciplines.

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Ph.D. In Life Sciences5+ Years Of Experience In Technology DevelopmentExperience In Developing And Validating AssaysStrong Understanding Of Immunology And NeuroimmunologyLeadership And Mentoring Experience

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Hard Skills

Assay DevelopmentExperimental ValidationMolecular TechnologiesCellular TechnologiesData ManagementWorkflow OptimizationHigh-Resolution TechnologiesGenomic AssaysTranscriptomic AssaysProteomic Assays

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsCollaboration SkillsLeadership SkillsMentoring SkillsInnovative Thinking

Tools & Technologies

Laboratory EquipmentBiohazard Safety ProtocolsData Analysis SoftwareImaging TechnologiesComputational Biology Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

Occupational Health ClearanceRespirator Clearance

Industry Keywords

ImmunologyNeuroimmunologyBiological ResearchTechnology TransferScientific Innovation

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Partner with scientific leadership, investigators, and research teams to identify critical technology and capability gaps
Evaluate emerging technologies and scientific advances for opportunities to expand the Immunology accelerator’s capabilities
Help develop and maintain a strategic technology roadmap
Evaluate internal development, external adaptation, partnerships, and existing platforms for priority capabilities
Prioritize technology development based on scientific impact, feasibility, scalability, breadth of application, and strategic alignment
Lead a small team designing, developing, optimizing, validating, and implementing innovative assay technologies
Allocate resources across technology development projects
Foster a collaborative, rigorous, and innovative laboratory culture
Coordinate with Immunology accelerator leaders and Institute technology teams to harmonize assays
Design, develop, optimize, and validate novel assay technologies for immunology and neuroimmunology using human and mouse samples
Develop scalable workflows producing reproducible, high-quality datasets
Partner with production, data management, and technology teams to transition assays into robust research workflows
Collaborate with investigators, computational biology, software engineering, high-resolution technologies, and operations teams
Translate biological questions and experimental bottlenecks into technology development needs
Collaborate with external academic and industry partners to evaluate, access, adapt, and advance emerging technologies
Document methods and facilitate technology transfer across research teams
Enable adoption of successful technologies beyond the Technology Development team
Produce and contribute to publications, conference presentations, grant applications, intellectual property, and technology disclosures
Support scientific collaborations and advance technologies enabling biological discoveries in neuroimmunology
Contribute expertise to collaborative research programs across the Immunology accelerator

Requirements

What you’ll need

Ph.D. in life sciences (e.g., Immunology, Neurobiology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Biophysics, or a related field); or equivalent combination of education and experience
5+ years of postdoctoral or industry experience developing innovative molecular or cellular technologies
Demonstrated experience developing and validating experimental assays or technologies in biologically relevant research fields
Record of scientific and technological innovation demonstrated through publications, patents, commercial technologies, or development of impactful research capabilities
Experience advancing technologies from early-stage development or proof of concept through validation and implementation as scalable, robust, and reproducible research workflows
Experience leading research projects and mentoring research staff
Strong communication, collaboration, and leadership skills, including demonstrated ability to work across scientific disciplines and enable the research goals of other scientists and teams
Strong understanding of immunology, neuroimmunology, or neuroscience
Experience developing and applying advanced technologies to characterize immune cells and tissues
Experience in one or more areas such as genomic, transcriptomic, proteomic, spatial, imaging, or functional immune assays
Working in a laboratory environment with potential exposure to lasers and biohazards
Occasional lifting to 30 pounds
Fine motor movements and repetitive motion with lab equipment
Must complete Occupational Health medical history form and/or consultation and receive clearance to work with live animals
Annual respiratory health screening and respirator clearance may be required depending on health history and responsibilities
Any remote work must be performed in Washington State

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Basic life insurance
401(k) plan
Paid time off
Limited remote work flexibility
Potential work visa sponsorship
Potential relocation assistance