Research Scientist IV - Seattle Children's Therapuetics

Seattle Children's Hospital•Seattle, WA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Seattle Children's Therapeutics (SCTx) at Seattle Children's Research Institute (SCRI) is an exciting venture aimed at leveraging a biotech industry business model in a non-profit context to bring cutting edge curative cell, gene, and protein therapies to defeat pediatric cancer and beyond. We are seeking a bright, enthusiastic, and highly motivated biologist to join our Research and Development group. The work within the R&D lab is highly collaborative, fast-paced, and incredibly exciting. We look for people who are inspired by our mission and who would fit well with the collaborative, rigorous, and entrepreneurial spirit of our research team culture. The primary purpose of this position is to help lead the development of our allogeneic cell therapy program, including the development of CAR-T, CAR-NK, and booster molecules to create more efficacious cell therapies for pediatric diseases. Under the direction of the Research Director, the successful candidate will use her/his established skills to create and assess the therapeutic potential of these products, in collaboration with other team members and external groups. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in developing projects from the ground up, especially in a translational setting, and will have significant experience mentoring junior scientists. This position requires creativity, a positive mindset, a team-oriented and collaborative approach, the ability to prioritize and perform multiple tasks in a dynamic environment, and excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills. The candidate will be required to participate and present data in weekly lab meetings, maintain an up-to-date and well-organized electronic laboratory notebook, and rigorously follow Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) guidelines. Additionally, the candidate will be expected to participate in grant and manuscript writing. Above all, a willingness to learn, passion for our mission, collaboration, and creativity are crucial for success at Seattle Children's Therapeutics (SCTx). For questions, please feel free to reach out to [email protected]

Requirements

PhD or M.D. in Molecular or Cellular Biology, Biochemistry, or other closely related field.
Minimum of four (4) years experience in required field of specialization.
Prior experience with laboratory management or other relevant research field.
Extensive experience in developing projects from the ground up, especially in a translational setting.
Significant experience mentoring junior scientists.
Creativity, a positive mindset, a team-oriented and collaborative approach.
Ability to prioritize and perform multiple tasks in a dynamic environment.
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
Willingness to learn, passion for our mission, collaboration, and creativity.

Nice To Haves

Prior teaching experience.
Experience with all routine cellular and molecular experimental procedures.
Experience with molecular biology techniques (Northern, Western, Southern, PCR and InSitu Hybridization techniques).
Experience with statistics and relevant computer programs.
Experience writing and editing manuscripts.

Responsibilities

Responsible to plan, design and execute research development activities in support of funded research projects.
Perform experimental procedures and make detailed observations; analyze and interpret data.
Works closely with principal investigator on the development of technical proposals, presentations manuscripts and grants.
Plans and conducts work requiring independent judgment in the evaluation, selection, and substantial adaptation/modification of standard techniques, procedures and criteria.
Uses a wide application of complex principles, theories and concepts in specific scientific discipline.
Participate and present data in weekly lab meetings.
Maintain an up-to-date and well-organized electronic laboratory notebook.
Rigorously follow Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) guidelines.
Participate in grant and manuscript writing.