Research Scientist I - TIL-Based Therapies

Moffitt Cancer Center; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 74,000 - 119,000; Full time

Job summary

The Research Scientist I at Moffitt Cancer Center is a non-tenure track researcher responsible for conducting and overseeing experiments as part of a research team, under guidance from an Investigator. The role focuses on laboratory goals and related support activities within the Mullinax Lab, which aims to enhance anti-tumor immune responses using ACT with TIL for sarcoma treatment.

The ideal candidate will have immunology knowledge and leadership experience, with responsibilities including

Qualifications

• Minimum of two (2) years postdoctoral fellow or post PhD science experience is required.

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.

Skills

Immunology

Leadership

Job description

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

The Research Scientist I 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 position's only activity is research and related support activities with efforts focused on goals of the laboratory they are part of. 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. May supervise less qualified and/or experienced professionals, technicians, or aides who assist in specific assignments.

The Mullinax 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 sarcoma. 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 sarcoma. To learn more, visit - https://lab.moffitt.org/pilon-thomas/

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.

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. We are committed to maintaining fair and equitable pay practices and regularly review compensation to ensure alignment across our workforce.

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