T-Cell Immunotherapy Research Scientist I

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

Job summary

Moffitt Cancer Center is a leading research institution in Tampa, FL, focusing on innovative T-cell therapies. This Research Scientist I role advances CART designs, T-cell engineering, and translational strategies to overcome tumor resistance in solid cancers.

You will work within the Hwu Lab to drive independent projects and collaborate across a multidisciplinary team. The position emphasizes hypothesis-driven research, rigorous data analysis, and mentorship of junior staff, with opportunities

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in T-cell biology and CART/TCR-T engineering.
• Experience with preclinical tumor models and in-vivo studies.
• Proficiency in multiparameter flow cytometry and data interpretation.
• Strong analytical and scientific communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and conduct independent research projects.
• Develop, optimize, and characterize engineered T-cell products.
• Perform molecular and cellular analyses and integrate multi-omics data.
• Mentor junior researchers and collaborate across teams.
• Contribute to publications and grant applications.

Skills

T-cell biology

CAR-T/TCR-T engineering

Flow cytometry

Molecular biology

Data analysis (R/Python)

Preclinical tumor models

Education

PhD, MD or equivalent

Tools

Lentiviral/retroviral gene transfer

Job description

Moffitt Cancer Center is a leading research institution in Tampa, FL, focusing on innovative T-cell therapies. This Research Scientist I role advances CART designs, T-cell engineering, and translational strategies to overcome tumor resistance in solid cancers.

You will work within the Hwu Lab to drive independent projects and collaborate across a multidisciplinary team. The position emphasizes hypothesis-driven research, rigorous data analysis, and mentorship of junior staff, with opportunities