Research Scientist IV - Seattle Children's Therapuetics

About the role

The Research and Development lab at SCTx is recruiting a Research Scientist IV to help lead the new allogeneic immunotherapy program. The role requires close collaboration with internal team members and external partners to advance innovative technologies and therapeutic approaches, and the successful candidate will thrive in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment while adapting to evolving priorities and driving projects forward. Seattle Children's Therapeutics (SCTx) at Seattle Children's Research Institute leverages a biotech industry model in a non‑profit setting to bring cutting‑edge curative cell, gene, and protein therapies to defeat pediatric cancer and beyond. The primary purpose of this position is to help lead the development of the allogeneic cell therapy program, including CAR‑T, CAR‑NK, and booster molecules to create more efficacious therapies for pediatric diseases. For questions, please contact Kamila.Gwiazda@seattlechildrens.org.

Responsibilities

• Plan, design, and execute research development activities in support of funded research projects.
• Perform experimental procedures, make detailed observations, and analyze and interpret data.
• Work closely with the principal investigator on the development of technical proposals, presentations, manuscripts, and grants.
• Plan and conduct work requiring independent judgment in the evaluation, selection, and substantial adaptation/modification of standard techniques, procedures, and criteria.
• Apply a wide range of complex principles, theories, and concepts specific to the scientific discipline.
• Participate in and present data at weekly lab meetings.
• Maintain an up‑to‑date, well‑organized electronic laboratory notebook.
• Rigorously follow Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) guidelines.
• Participate in grant and manuscript writing.

Requirements

• Ph.D. or M.D. in Molecular or Cellular Biology, Biochemistry, or a closely related field.
• Minimum of four (4) years of experience in the required field of specialization.
• Prior experience with laboratory management or another relevant research field.

Qualifications

• Prior teaching experience (preferred).
• Experience with all routine cellular and molecular experimental procedures.
• Experience with molecular biology techniques (Northern, Western, Southern, PCR, and In Situ Hybridization).
• Experience with statistics and relevant computer programs.
• Experience writing and editing manuscripts.

Skills

• Creativity and a positive mindset.
• Team‑oriented, collaborative approach.
• Ability to prioritize and perform multiple tasks in a dynamic environment.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Willingness to learn, passion for the mission, and strong collaboration.
• Extensive experience developing projects from the ground up, especially in a translational setting.
• Significant experience mentoring junior scientists.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and