Contribution to research and development of novel therapies for (auto-)immune diseases, Establish and maintain cell lines, partially under quality-controlled conditions, Isolate peripheral blood monocytes (PBMCs), preparation of lymphocytes, T- and B lymphocyte assays, including peptide stimulation, cytokine release and FACS, Establish and develop cell based assays and differentiation protocols, Differentiate human induced pluripotent cells (hiPSC) for research purposes, and to generate master cell banks under GMP conditions, Manipulate human immune cells by various nucleic acid delivery techniques, Critically analyze and interpret data and define realistic timelines for studies, Work closely with and communicate results to internal teams as well as to external partners