Senior Research Scientist, Georgia Cancer Center

Senior Research Scientist, Georgia Cancer Center

Job : 276341
Location: Augusta University
Full/Part Time: Full Time

The Georgia Cancer Center (GCC) at Augusta University (AU) is actively seeking a highly motivated faculty member at the rank of Senior Research Scientist, with a deep immunology background to join our booming research team driving CAR‑T Cell Therapy discovery research. The faculty member will play a crucial role in the design, development, optimization, and nomination of CAR‑T cell candidates using various in vitro and in vivo phenotypic and functional assays, and will work closely with our cross‑functional teams to advance our exciting lead CAR‑T candidates to clinical application.

This position is not considered to be on tenure track.

• Independently plan, execute, analyze, and report on experiments to support the preclinical development of novel T cell therapy products.
• Genome editing and culturing human pluripotent stem cells in various conditions.
• Perform in vitro cell‑based functional assays (cytotoxicity, cytokine, proliferation, etc.) for CAR T cell therapeutic candidate selection.
• Design, execute, and analyze flow cytometry experiments for CAR T cell product characterization.
• Support engineered T cell production activities (gene editing, T cell culture, cryopreservation, cell thawing).
• Culture both engineered primary T cell and suspension/adherent cell lines.
• Support IND‑enabling preclinical studies.
• Coordinate tasks across multiple projects and teams, demonstrating prioritization and planning.

• PhD or equivalent in Cell or Molecular Biology/Biological Sciences with 10 or more years research experience.
• Extensive hands‑on experience with Molecular Biology (PCR, qRT‑PCR, ddPCR, DNA/RNA and protein preparation), cloning, mammalian cell culture and transfection.
• Experience with multi‑color flow cytometry, panel design, and data analysis.
• Willingness to accept responsibilities outside of initial job description.

• Experience with human CAR T cell engineering.
• Experience using viral (lentiviral, retroviral or AAV) and/or non‑viral gene delivery methods (e.g., CRISPR‑mediated knock‑in or targeted genome integration).
• Experience with immunological assays, such as cytokine/chemokine analysis (ELISA or Luminex), cytotoxicity and in‑vitro cell‑based assays live cell analysis.
• Proficiency in using data analysis tools such as Flow Jo and Graph Pad Prism.
• Understanding of US FDA cGMP and international regulatory requirements is welcomed.

This position is fiscal year based and works year‑round. The intended work commitment is full‑time (1.0 FTE). Salary and compensation are commensurate with education, experience, and achievements and are subject to availability of funds. Comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, 13 paid holidays, vacation leave, sick leave, generous retirement plans, tuition waiver, wellness options, and more. Full‑time employees employed for more than 6 months may be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program.

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All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a background check review prior to starting. Depending on duties, candidates may also need a credit check for positions of trust and/or approved departmental purchase card usage, and vehicle reports for positions requiring driving an Augusta University vehicle. Faculty hires must provide proof of completed academic degrees and, if trained abroad, an educational/credential evaluation.

All employees must adhere to cybersecurity and privacy policies.

Augusta University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.

To be considered for this position, please apply online at https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Upload your Curriculum Vitae, Research Statement, and Professional References as a single document. For further details, visit https:// and https://.