Summary

The Senior Staff Scientist is for an experienced researcher to execute pre-IND enabling studies using adoptive cell based therapies for the treatment of cancer. Should have experience in molecular biology techniques, cell culture and genomic analyses. Furthermore, the Senior Staff Scientist should understand the regulatory landscape involved in meeting FDA requirements for the development of cell based therapeutics.

Job Duties

• Assist other research scientists in our laboratory group perform and analyze cell and tumor materials.
• Cell culture based experiments and the handling of animal tissues will be required.
• Translational research focused on gaining FDA approval of cell-based therapies. Additionally, pre-IND enabling research and development activities related to small molecule compound development are a responsibility for this position.
• Work independently and as a team member within a large research laboratory setting.
• Write detailed reports and other complex reporting requirements associated with FDA approval of therapies for use in first-in-human clinical trials.
• Work as a staff scientist whose responsibilities will be focused on bench level scientific activities and the efficient preparation of well-documented materials suitable for FDA IND-enabling studies.
• Assist other members of our research team and communicate closely with them to perform complex multi-person scientific tasks.

Minimum Qualifications

• Doctoral Degree. Experience may not be substituted in lieu of degree.
• Seven years of postdoctoral  research experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong experience in cell-based therapies and in drug development efforts.
• Academic and/or company experience in bringing therapeutic agents into clinical trials.