Supervising Research Scientist (Head of Cell Therapy Research Laboratory)

Through our science, our evidence-based actions, our openness, and our respect for those we serve, we will advance cancer-focused research worldwide and reduce the burden of cancer in our catchment area. By engaging with and empowering our exceptionally diverse populations, and addressing their questions and fears, we will engender hope for cancer patients and their families and play a critical role in strengthening the fabric of our communities by gaining and protecting their trust and providing access to the outstanding oncology care each person deserves.

Our mission is to accelerate scientific discovery focused on understanding cancer, innovating cancer treatment, and improving cancer prevention; to provide outstanding, novel, and compassionate patient care; to provide evidence-based and culturally informed education to physicians, nurses, researchers, staff, and the community; and to achieve cancer health equity in our state through outreach to and engagement of our extraordinarily diverse communities.

Curiosity and Discovery, Integrity, Collaboration, Cultivating Diversity, Respect and Caring, Perseverance.

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:

Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview.

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.