Research Scientist 1

Moffitt Cancer Center

48d•$74,339 - $118,976

About The Position

The Research Scientist is a non-tenure-track researcher in the Pilon-Thomas / TIL Development lab, which focuses on enhancing anti-tumor immune responses using adoptive cell therapy with tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes (TIL) for solid tumors. The lab aims to improve TIL-based therapies and translate research findings into clinical trials. Moffitt Cancer Center is one of the few cancer centers offering TIL-based T-cell therapy for solid tumors. The role is dedicated to research and related support activities, with work focused on the goals of the laboratory. Under the general guidance of an Investigator, the Research Scientist is responsible for conducting experiments or directly overseeing experimentation as part of a research team. The position involves designing and conducting studies, applying findings to draw conclusions, providing scientific and technical advice, and supervising less qualified or experienced professionals, technicians, or aides on specific assignments.

Requirements

At least two years of postdoctoral fellowship or post-PhD science experience in a relevant field.
Knowledge to implement immunological studies and translate laboratory-based science into clinical programs.
Leadership experience.

Responsibilities

Design and conduct studies, applying findings to draw conclusions.
Conduct experiments or directly oversee experimentation as part of a research team.
Provide basic scientific and technical advice to individuals within a work group or project team.
Supervise less qualified or less experienced professionals, technicians, or aides assisting with specific assignments.
Contribute technical proficiency, scientific creativity, collaboration, and independent thought to laboratory research.
Use judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action when analyzing problems of moderate scope.