Summary

The Staff Scientist will execute pre-IND enabling studies using adoptive cell based therapies for the treatment of cancer. Should have experience in molecular biology techniques, cell culture and genomic analyses. Should also understand the regulatory landscape involved in meeting FDA requirements for the development of cell based therapeutics.

Job Duties

• Assist other research scientists in our laboratory group perform and analyze cell and tumor materials.
• Perform cell culture based experiments
• Handle  animal tissue
• Perform translational research focused on gaining FDA approval of cell-based therapies
• Write detailed reports and other complex reporting requirements associated with FDA approval of therapies for use in first-in-human clinical trials
• Work as a staff scientist whose responsibilities will be focused on bench level scientific activities and the efficient preparation of well-documented materials suitable for FDA IND-enabling studies
• Assist other members of our research team and communicate closely with them to perform complex multi-person scientific tasks

Minimum Qualifications

• Doctoral Degree. Experience may not be substituted in lieu of degree.
• Three years of post doctoral research experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in cell-based therapies and in drug development efforts
• Academic and/or company experience in bringing therapeutic agents into clinical trials 
• Must be able to work independently and as a team member within a large research laboratory setting