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Scientist – In vivo
| Company | AstraZeneca |
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| Location | Gaithersburg, MD, USA |
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| Salary | $87200 – $130800 |
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| Type | Full-Time |
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| Degrees | Bachelor’s, Master’s |
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| Experience Level | Mid Level |
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Requirements
- BS in a relevant scientific field with 3+ years of research experience or MS and 2 years in Immunology, Cancer Biology, Cell Biology, or related field
- *In vivo* skillset including animal handling, mouse tumor models, standard routes of dosing and engraftment
- Proficiency in cell culture of established cell lines and primary human immune cells
- Hands-on expertise in T-cell functional characterization assays, including in vitro cytotoxicity, proliferation, and cytokine measurement
- Experience in the execution and analyses of flow cytometry experiments
Responsibilities
- Conducts hands-on *in vivo* research
- Contributes to the plans and designs of *in vivo* studies
- Conducts routine *in vitro* experiments
- Communicates the results to team members and is involved in the interpretation of data
- Supports a team and works collaboratively with project managers to ensure the efficient relay of information and forward translation of data
- Provides technical instruction to the team and allocates administrative work where possible
Preferred Qualifications
- Ability to lead a small *in vivo* science project
- Problem-solving skills related to *in vivo* research and data analysis
- Transfection/transduction and expansion of primary cells
- Basic experience in developing cellular therapies, including CAR-T/CAR-NK, TCR-T therapies, and/or TIL therapies
- CRISPR/genome editing experience
- Biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry experience preferred
