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GENERAL SUMMARY/ OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
The Cellular Immunotherapy Program at Massachusetts General Hospital is seeking a Director of Scientific Research to work in the Maus Lab. The Director of Scientific Research plays a key role in the day-to-day administration of the research activities of the Maus Laboratory. The Maus Laboratory is dedicated to advancing innovative CAR-T cell therapies from research to first-in-human studies. The research teams in the Maus Laboratory develop and test novel cancer immunotherapies, many of which go on to subsequent clinical studies. The Director of Scientific Research oversees these research activities and performs critical functions required for the optimal operation of the research enterprise within the Maus Laboratory .
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Directs the research teams to ensure high quality research is conducted lab wide
Oversees the planning, implementation, and tracking of early-stage research projects
Oversight of collection and processing of preliminary data for grant submissions
Oversees laboratory electronic notebooks
Assurance of compliance with MGB IP and backup requirements for research
Assurance of compliance with lab's design control process
Implements the post-doctoral fellow hiring process
Liaison to industry contacts
Assists with the scientific strategy of the Maus Lab and serve as curator for inventory of lab vectors and plasmids, ordering, and quality control of these critical reagents.
Develop and ensure compliance with best practice guidelines, and Standard Operating Procedures for the lab
Develop and implement tools, systems, and resources to support professional development and growth for researchers
Serve as a resource for and assist with grant and philanthropic proposal development and multi-center research initiatives to support investigator research endeavors and maintain center support
Participate in the design, execution, and analysis of a variety of standard and novel cell biology, molecular biology and biochemistry assays
Assists in managing intellectual property portfolio
Edits manuscripts
Provides orientation and training to new research staff
Provides training to appropriate staff members
Provides direct day-to-day guidance to research staff
Assigns and prioritizes workloads for research staff members
Serves as a resource for staff
Effectively troubleshoots and resolves issues along with other directors
Performs other related duties as required
SKILLS & COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:
Required
1. Strong background in immunology, cell therapy
2. Ability to diagnose and solve problems of moderate complexity
3. Skill in management of research projects and/or personnel
4. Ability to work in an interdisciplinary team of scientists medical doctors, and administrative staff
5. Demonstrated expertise with cell culture, molecular biology, and gene manipulation techniques
6. Interpersonal skills of a level as necessary to interact with a research team in a complex environment under general direction
7. Experience with IND submissions or other prior FDA interactions
8. Experience in technical presentation and teaching
EDUCATION:
Minimum Required:
PhD in Immunology, Cancer Biology, Cell Biology, or a closely related field required
Highly Desirable
1. A m inimum of 3 years' experience in a cell therapy laboratory in a hospital, industry or academic setting required
2. Supervisory experience preferred
Schedule: Full-time Time of Day: Standard Hours: 40 Shift: Day JobFull Time
Hospital
$174k-222k (estimate)
06/10/2024
06/19/2024
massgeneralbrigham.org
MEDWAY, MA
>50,000
1994
$10B - $50B
Hospital
Mass General Brigham is an integrated academic health care system, uniting great minds to solve the hardest problems in medicine for our communities and the world. Mass General Brigham connects a full continuum of care across a system of academic medical centers, community and specialty hospitals, a health insurance plan, physician networks, community health centers, home care, and long-term care services. Mass General Brigham is a nonprofit organization that is committed to patient care, research, teaching, and service to the community. In addition, Mass General Brigham is one of the nations ...leading biomedical research organizations and a principal teaching affiliate of Harvard Medical School.
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