Immunology Research Scientist: T Cell Engineering

SLAC; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

18+ PTO days per year

Health benefits

Flexible work options

$6000+ annual tuition and training

403(b) plan

Job summary

Stanford University is seeking a Research Scientist (Basic Life Research Scientist) for a 1-year fixed-term appointment in Palo Alto, CA. The role focuses on engineered T cell therapies, cytokine signaling, and in vivo tumor models, with leadership in experimental design and data analysis.

The candidate will work on CAR/TCR-engineered T cells, perform design and execution of complex studies, manage mouse models, and collaborate across departments to publish findings.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Immunology, Cell Biology, Bioengineering, Molecular Biology, or related field.
• 3+ years of postdoctoral or equivalent research experience.
• Ability to independently design and execute complex biological experiments.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute independent research on T cell engineering and cancer immunotherapy.
• Design and perform in vitro and in vivo experiments including tumor models.
• Evaluate CAR/TCR function and cytokine signaling in immune cells.
• Maintain a complex mouse colony and breeding/genotyping workflows.
• Collaborate across labs and contribute to manuscripts and presentations.
• Mentor junior members and ensure compliance with animal protocols.

Skills

T cell engineering

Cytokine signaling

In vivo mouse models

Flow cytometry

Molecular biology

Independent research design

Education

Ph.D. in Immunology or related field

Tools

Lentiviral transduction

Genotyping workflows

Job description

Stanford University is seeking a Research Scientist (Basic Life Research Scientist) for a 1-year fixed-term appointment in Palo Alto, CA. The role focuses on engineered T cell therapies, cytokine signaling, and in vivo tumor models, with leadership in experimental design and data analysis.

The candidate will work on CAR/TCR-engineered T cells, perform design and execution of complex studies, manage mouse models, and collaborate across departments to publish findings.