Research Scientist / Engineer I - Marcus Center (Onsite)

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Atlanta, Georgia

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Georgia Tech prides itself on its technological resources, collaborations, high-quality student body, and its commitment to building an outstanding and diverse community of learning, discovery, and creation. We strongly encourage applicants whose values align with our institutional values, as outlined in our Strategic Plan . These values include academic excellence, diversity of thought and experience, inquiry and innovation, collaboration and community, and ethical behavior and stewardship. Georgia Tech has policies to promote a healthy work-life balance and is aware that attracting faculty may require meeting the needs of two careers.

Georgia Tech

Georgia Tech is a top-ranked public research university situated in the heart of Atlanta, a diverse and vibrant city with numerous economic and cultural strengths. The Institute serves more than 45,000 students through top-ranked undergraduate, graduate, and executive programs in engineering, computing, science, business, design, and liberal arts. Georgia Tech's faculty attracted more than $1.4 billion in research awards this past year in fields ranging from biomedical technology to artificial intelligence, energy, sustainability, semiconductors, neuroscience, and national security. Georgia Tech ranks among the nation's top 20 universities for research and development spending and No. 1 among institutions without a medical school.

Georgia Tech's Mission and Values

Georgia Tech's mission is to develop leaders who advance technology and improve the human condition. The Institute has nine key values that are foundational to everything we do :

• Students are our top priority.
• We strive for excellence.
• We thrive on diversity.
• We celebrate collaboration.
• We champion innovation.
• We safeguard freedom of inquiry and expression.
• We nurture the wellbeing of our community.
• We act ethically.
• We are responsible stewards.

Over the next decade, Georgia Tech will become an example of inclusive innovation, a leading technological research university of unmatched scale, relentlessly committed to serving the public good; breaking new ground in addressing the biggest local, national, and global challenges and opportunities of our time; making technology broadly accessible; and developing exceptional, principled leaders from all backgrounds ready to produce novel ideas and create solutions with real human impact.

About The Institute for Bioengineering and Bioscience (IBB) and MC3M at the Georgia Institute of Technology

IBB was founded in 1995, opening the doors of the Petit Biotechnology Building in 1999, and since that time it has served as a catalyst for innovative bioengineering and bioscience research. Learn more about IBB here https : / / research.gatech.edu / bio. The Marcus Center for Therapeutic Cell Characterization and Manufacturing (MC3M) is housed within IBB. Learn more about MC3M here https : / / cellmanufacturing.gatech.edu / .

Location

Atlanta, GA

Job Summary

The Institute for Bioengineering and Bioscience (IBB) is seeking a full-time Research Scientist for the Marcus Center for Therapeutic Cell Characterization and Manufacturing (MC3M). MC3M offers a unique research environment that brings together bioengineers, bioprocess / manufacturing engineers, and industrial engineers to work closely with cell biologists, clinicians, and industry partners to ultimately make cell therapy manufacturing reliable, reproducible, and amenable for broad clinical use. Our researchers are a distinct team with various skill sets that complement the many research projects that perform high-throughput and high-dimensional analyses, develop performance assays, integrate cell manufacturing technologies, and use multivariate predictive modeling to achieve our goals.

We are looking for a bio-scientist, bio-engineer, or related early career professional to join our multidisciplinary team to help achieve our mission of being a premier authority of cell characterization, cell manufacturing, and scale-up process development. Our research currently focuses on multi-omic analyses for characterization and performance evaluation of cell therapies and immunotherapies including MSCs, T cell, and CAR T cells.

The ideal individual has experience with cell culture, cell-based functional performance assays, and other cell characterization methods (e.g. flow or mass cytometry, ELISA, Luminex) and is looking for a lab-based position.

Experience with any of the following is a plus but not a requirement : T cell or mesenchymal stem cell research, automation, bioreactors, cell therapy, RNA / DNA, working in GMP / GLP-compliant settings, working in a project team environment.

Most importantly, we are seeking a motivated individual who is flexible, detail oriented, able to learn quickly and work in a team environment while growing in their role.

Learn more about MC3M here https : / / cellmanufacturing.gatech.edu / .

Due to the responsibilities of this position, this role requires 100% on-site presence on campus.

Responsibilities

This position will support several projects in a team environment and will require laboratory work focused on cell culture and characterization assays e.g. flow and mass cytometry, ELISA, Luminex, RNA sequencing, and functional assays such as cell co-cultures. This position will contribute to data acquisition and analysis, scientific writing, preparing and presenting data in the form of reports and presentations, and working within a GMP-like / GLP-compliant laboratory facility. Organization, documentation, and self-motivation are key attributes for success.

Required Qualifications

Research Scientist / Engineer I

Preferred Qualifications

Student Success Criteria

Proposed Salary

49,393 to $60,320 per year depending on candidate qualifications in alignment with Research Faculty ranks as outlined in section 3.2.1 of the Georgia Tech Faculty Handbook ( https : / / www.policylibrary.gatech.edu / faculty-handbook / 3.2.1-research-faculty-hiring-and-promotion-guidelines ).

This role is primarily dependent on sponsored research. All employment and assignments are ultimately contingent upon funding.

Required Documents to Attach

Applicants should submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae / resume, and the names and contact information for at least three references. Application materials should be submitted as .PDF files via www.careers.gatech.edu . Please name your cover letter "Last Name, First Name - Cover Letter" and your resume "Last Name, First Name - CV".

Contact Information

Requests for information may be directed to Linda Kippner at Linda.Kippner@ibb.gatech.edu

Applications will be considered beginning March 10, 2025 , but the search will continue until the positions are filled.

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https : / / www.usg.edu / policymanual / section8 / C224 / #p8.2.18_personnel_conduct .

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https : / / www.usg.edu / policymanual / section6 / C2653 .

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for all. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, Georgia Tech provides equal opportunity to all faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including applicants for admission and / or employment, contractors, volunteers, and participants in institutional programs, activities, or services. Georgia Tech complies with all applicable laws and regulations governing equal opportunity in the workplace and in educational activities.

Georgia Tech prohibits discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, on the basis of race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or veteran status in its programs, activities, employment, and admissions. This prohibition applies to faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including affiliates, invitees, and guests. Further, Georgia Tech prohibits citizenship status, immigration status, and national origin discrimination in hiring, firing, and recruitment, except where such restrictions are required in order to comply with law, regulation, executive order, or Attorney General directive, or where they are required by Federal, State, or local government contract.

More information on these policies can be found here : https : / / www.usg.edu / policymanual / section6 / c2714 Board of Regents Policy Manual | University System of Georgia (usg.edu).

Background Check

A background check must be completed prior to beginning employment - http : / / policylibrary.gatech.edu / employment / pre-employment-screening .

Salary : $49,393 - $60,320