Scientist/Lead Researcher Cell Therapy

The Velasquez laboratory in the Bone Marrow Transplant and Cellular Therapy Department is looking for a driven and creative scientist/lead researcher to join the team. We develop cell-based immunotherapies for high-risk leukemias with a strong focus on antigen discovery, bispecific CAR design and studying mechanistic implications of CAR T cell therapies. Our group provides a supportive environment, surrounded by an enthusiastic group of researchers and access to top-of the line resources.
This exciting opportunity will allow you to become part of a collaborative environment and develop and characterize novel immune-based therapies in project with high potential for translation into clinical trials.
Preferred skills:

• The applicant must be able to conduct independent research in molecular biology, immunology and/or cellular therapy
• Experience in molecular assays and tissue culture techniques.
• Experience performing multicolor flow cytometry
• Experience conducting in vivo experiments is highly desirable.
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Excellent multi-tasking skills
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Eager to learn and implement new techniques.

In addition to performing independent research, the applicant will also collaborate with other laboratory members on other endeavors.

• Bachelor's degree in relevant scientific area is required.

Scientist

• Seven (7) years of relevant post-degree work experience is required.
• Five (5) years of relevant post-degree work experience is required with a Master's degree.
• Three (3) years of relevant post-degree work experience is required with a PhD.

Lead Researcher

• Five (5) years of relevant, post-degree work experience is required with a Bachelor's degree.
• Two (2) years of relevant post-degree work experience is required with a Master's degree.
• No experience is required with a PhD degree.

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