Research Scientist 1

## Research Scientist 1Apply: Onsite: Vincent Stabile Research Building: Full time: Posted Yesterday: R-4358### Working at Moffitt is both a career and a mission: to contribute to the prevention and cure of cancer.### As the only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center based in Florida, Moffitt employs some of the best and brightest minds from around the world. Join a dedicated team of nearly 11,000 who are shaping the future we envision. Moffitt has been recognized as a Best and Brightest Company to Work For in the Nation and is continually named one of the Tampa Bay Times’ Top Workplaces.**Summary****Research Scientist I**The Pilon-Thomas / TIL Development lab is focused on the enhancement of anti-tumor immune responses through the use of adoptive cell therapy (ACT) with tumor infiltrating lymphocytes (TIL) for the treatment of solid tumors. ACT with TIL is a promising form of T cell-based immunotherapy. The premise behind this approach is that upon isolation and expansion of tumor-reactive T cells, those T cells can be transferred back to the patient as an immunotherapy. Moffitt Cancer Center is one of the few cancer centers to offer TIL-based T cell therapy for the treatment of solid tumors. The goal of the lab is to improve TIL-based therapies and translate findings into TIL-based clinical trials for the treatment of solid tumors.**Position Highlights:** * The Research Scientist is a non-tenure track researcher who assumes the direct responsibility of conducting and performing experiments or directly overseeing experimentation as part of a research team under the general guidance of an Investigator.* The Research Scientist only activity is research and related support activities and the efforts of the Research Scientist are focused on goals of the laboratory they are part of.**The Ideal Candidate:*** The person for the job should have the knowledge to implement immunological studies and translation of lab-based science into clinical programs.* The Research Scientist should have leadership experience.**Responsibilities:*** Designs and conducts studies applying findings to draw conclusions.* Demonstrates potential for technical proficiency, scientific creativity, collaboration with others and independent thought. Works on problems of moderate scope in which analysis of situation or data requires a review of identifiable factors. Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action.* Provides basic scientific/technical advice to individuals within a work group/project team.* Will supervise less qualified and/or experienced professionals, technicians, or aides who assist in specific assignments.**Credentials and Qualifications:*** Minimum of two (2) years postdoctoral fellow or post PhD science experience in a relevant field is required. Moffitt Team Members are eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, Retirement, Parental Leave and more. Tampa is a thriving metropolitan city, which has become a hub for ground-breaking research, welcoming individuals from around the globe. This diverse city is engulfed with rich culture, year-round activities, amazing cuisine and so much more. We strive for work/life balance. **If you have the vision, passion, and dedication to contribute to our mission,****then we have a place for you.****Salary Range**$74,339.20 - $118,976.00*Salary ranges posted for this position represent the expected base pay range for the role. Actual compensation may vary based on location and a variety of job-related factors, including experience, skills, education, and internal equity among Team Members in similar positions.* #J-18808-Ljbffr