Research Scientist 1

Moffitt; Tampa (FL); Hybrid; USD 74,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Paid Time Off

Retirement benefits

Parental leave

Job summary

Moffitt Cancer Center is seeking a Research Scientist I for the Pilon-Thomas / TIL Development lab in Tampa. The role focuses on enhancing anti-tumor immune responses using adoptive cell therapy with tumor infiltrating lymphocytes for solid tumors.

The ideal candidate will implement immunological studies, translate lab findings into clinical programs, and demonstrate leadership. This full-time onsite position requires at least 2 years postdoc or post-PhD experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two (2) years postdoctoral fellow or post PhD science experience in a relevant field.
• Leadership experience preferred.
• Ability to design and conduct studies and apply findings to clinical programs.

Responsibilities

• Designs and conducts studies applying findings to draw conclusions.
• Supervise less experienced professionals and technicians.
• Provide scientific/technical advice within a project team.

Skills

Immunology

Leadership

Experiment design

Analytical thinking

Education

PhD in immunology or related field

Tools

Laboratory techniques

Job description

## Research Scientist 1Apply: Onsite: Vincent Stabile Research Building: Full time: Posted Yesterday: R-4358### Working at Moffitt is both a career and a mission: to contribute to the prevention and cure of cancer.### As the only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center based in Florida, Moffitt employs some of the best and brightest minds from around the world. Join a dedicated team of nearly 11,000 who are shaping the future we envision. Moffitt has been recognized as a Best and Brightest Company to Work For in the Nation and is continually named one of the Tampa Bay Times’ Top Workplaces.**Summary****Research Scientist I**The Pilon-Thomas / TIL Development lab is focused on the enhancement of anti-tumor immune responses through the use of adoptive cell therapy (ACT) with tumor infiltrating lymphocytes (TIL) for the treatment of solid tumors. ACT with TIL is a promising form of T cell-based immunotherapy. The premise behind this approach is that upon isolation and expansion of tumor-reactive T cells, those T cells can be transferred back to the patient as an immunotherapy. Moffitt Cancer Center is one of the few cancer centers to offer TIL-based T cell therapy for the treatment of solid tumors. The goal of the lab is to improve TIL-based therapies and translate findings into TIL-based clinical trials for the treatment of solid tumors.**Position Highlights:** * The Research Scientist is a non-tenure track researcher who assumes the direct responsibility of conducting and performing experiments or directly overseeing experimentation as part of a research team under the general guidance of an Investigator.* The Research Scientist only activity is research and related support activities and the efforts of the Research Scientist are focused on goals of the laboratory they are part of.**The Ideal Candidate:*** The person for the job should have the knowledge to implement immunological studies and translation of lab-based science into clinical programs.* The Research Scientist should have leadership experience.**Responsibilities:*** Designs and conducts studies applying findings to draw conclusions.* Demonstrates potential for technical proficiency, scientific creativity, collaboration with others and independent thought. Works on problems of moderate scope in which analysis of situation or data requires a review of identifiable factors. Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action.* Provides basic scientific/technical advice to individuals within a work group/project team.* Will supervise less qualified and/or experienced professionals, technicians, or aides who assist in specific assignments.**Credentials and Qualifications:*** Minimum of two (2) years postdoctoral fellow or post PhD science experience in a relevant field is required. Moffitt Team Members are eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, Retirement, Parental Leave and more. Tampa is a thriving metropolitan city, which has become a hub for ground-breaking research, welcoming individuals from around the globe. This diverse city is engulfed with rich culture, year-round activities, amazing cuisine and so much more. We strive for work/life balance. **If you have the vision, passion, and dedication to contribute to our mission,****then we have a place for you.****Salary Range**$74,339.20 - $118,976.00*Salary ranges posted for this position represent the expected base pay range for the role. Actual compensation may vary based on location and a variety of job-related factors, including experience, skills, education, and internal equity among Team Members in similar positions.*