Supervising Research Scientist (Head of Cell Therapy Research Laboratory) Rutgers University

Position Summary:

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Supervising Research Scientist (Head of Cell Therapy Research Laboratory) within the Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey. The Supervising Research Scientist, Head of Cell Therapy Research Laboratory, at Rutgers Cancer
Institute of New Jersey will be responsible for providing leadership and direction for all aspects of the laboratory with a focus on innovative, collaborative research on the discovery and development of T cell therapy for cancer. The Supervising Research Scientist will lead the research team and direct day-to-day operations, including performance of experimental work in TCR discovery, development and implementation of experimental protocols for immunology and T cell biology, managing research collaborations, oversight of standard operating procedures (SOPs), budget
development, project management, resource and personnel management, workflow, financial management, and training and supervision of staff. The Supervising Research Scientist will play a critical role in ensuring the success of the Cell Therapy research program at Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey.

Among the key duties for this position are the following:

• Approving the design and overseeing the coordination of immunology, T cell biology, and TCR discovery research projects within the laboratory, ensuring they align with research goals, strategies, and timelines.
• Planning, leading, and conducting independent research in the field of cell therapy, including the design and implementation of experiments, analysis of data, and interpretation of results.
• Planning, leading, and conducting translational research, including the translation of basic scientific discoveries such as the identification of new TCRs into clinical applications such as the development of new TCR-T cell therapies through close collaboration with the GMP/PD Facility at CINJ, and the evaluation of new therapeutic approaches in preclinical settings.
• Providing direction to and collaborating with research faculty in the Cell Therapy Research laboratory.
• Delivering oral and written presentations of research conducted.

Minimum Education and Experience:

• Master's degree in immunology or related field plus four (4) years of related research experience.
• Ph.D. in immunology or a related field.

City: New Brunswick

State: NJ

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

PHYSICAL DEMANDS : Standing, sitting, walking, talking, and hearing. No special vision requirements. Lifting up to 25 lbs.

WORK ENVIRONMENT : Laboratory environment. Moderate noise. Exposure to blood, excrement, antineoplastic drugs, and possible exposure to infectious and communicable diseases. Universal precautions are mandatory. Exposure to hazardous chemicals.

Posting Number: 24ST2439