CAR-T & Immunotherapy Research Scientist

Cedars-Sinai; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Cedars-Sinai seeks a Project Scientist to contribute to pioneering cancer research led by Principal Investigator Joshua Sasine, MD, PhD. The role integrates independent work with team science in a dynamic lab focused on CAR-T and microenvironment biology.

The incumbent will support experiments, data analysis, and administration of day-to-day lab operations, with opportunities to lead projects and participate in publications and grant-related activities.

Qualifications

• Doctorate degree.
• Postdoctoral training in area of specialization.
• Knowledge of PI’s area of research specialization.
• Demonstrated aptitude to perform experimental protocols and procedures, including detailed data collection, analysis, and operation.
• Demonstrated technical proficiency.

Responsibilities

• May assist in preparation of grant proposals, submissions, publications and presentations but is not responsible for generating grant funds.
• May serve as PI for certain grants as approved by supervising member of the Professorial Series.
• May participate in publications and presentations as author or co-author.
• May develop, adapt and implement new research techniques and protocols.
• Assists in lab experiments.
• Analyzes, interprets, summarizes and compiles data.
• May lead or train Staff Research Associates and Research Fellows.
• Will assist in day-to-day laboratory activities.
• Appointees on an academic trajectory will be expected to commit a portion of their time to developing an independent range of research.

Skills

Research skills

Data analysis

Laboratory techniques

Grant writing support

Team collaboration

Education

Doctorate degree

Postdoctoral training in relevant field

Job description

Cedars-Sinai seeks a Project Scientist to contribute to pioneering cancer research led by Principal Investigator Joshua Sasine, MD, PhD. The role integrates independent work with team science in a dynamic lab focused on CAR-T and microenvironment biology.

The incumbent will support experiments, data analysis, and administration of day-to-day lab operations, with opportunities to lead projects and participate in publications and grant-related activities.