- Development and implementation of clinical trial protocols, primary case responsibility and clinical management of companion dogs receiving immunotherapies, client communications, referring veterinarian communications etc
- Assessment of cellular products and clinical responses to immune therapies
- Functional in vitro assays (proliferation, cytokine production, cytotoxicity etc), next generation sequencing, bioinformatics etc
- Development of next generation cellular therapies including cell culture, vector generation, transduction, electroporation etc
- Manuscript and protocol development and write ups, presentations, abstract /- grant writing
- Further career development opportunities, including seminars, conferences and graduate courses
- Perform additional duties as assigned
- Health, Life, and Flexible Spending Accounts : Penn offers comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits to protect you and your family's health and welfare. You can also use flexible spending accounts to pay for eligible health care and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars.
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Senior Translational Research Investigator - Philadelphia, United States - University of Pennsylvania
Description
University OverviewThe University of Pennsylvania, the largest private employer in Philadelphia, is a world-renowned leader in education, research, and innovation. This historic, Ivy League school consistently ranks among the top 10 universities in the annual U.S. News & World Report survey.
Penn has 12 highly-regarded schools that provide opportunities for undergraduate, graduate and continuing education, all influenced by Penn's distinctive interdisciplinary approach to scholarship and learning.
As an employer Penn has been ranked nationally on many occasions with the most recent award from Forbes who named Penn one of America's Best Large Employers in 2023.
Penn offers a unique working environment within the city of Philadelphia.The University is situated on a beautiful urban campus, with easy access to a range of educational, cultural, and recreational activities.
With its historical significance and landmarks, lively cultural offerings, and wide variety of atmospheres, Philadelphia is the perfect place to call home for work and play.
The University offers a competitive benefits package that includes excellent healthcare and tuition benefits for employees and their families, generous retirement benefits, a wide variety of professional development opportunities, supportive work and family benefits, a wealth of health and wellness programs and resources, and much more.
Senior Translational Research Investigator (Pathobiology)
Job Profile Title
Research Investigator, Senior
Job Description Summary
We are seeking an ambitious and highly motivated clinician scientist to lead studies focused on adoptive cellular therapies and antibody targeted therapies to treat spontaneous diseases in companion dogs.
The position will include advanced training in comparative immunology and immunobiology. Applicants must have a DVM or equivalent veterinary degree and a minimum of 5 years of experience . Completion of an internship and/or residency program in internal medicine, critical care, or oncology is required. Candidates with a keen interest in clinical medicine and advanced training in immunology/immunobiology (Masters, PhD) are preferred.
The selected candidate will learn all aspects of running a clinical-translational research program and prepare the selected candidate for a successful future academic or industry related career.
In the translational research lab, the successful candidate will employ the latest tools supported by Penn's core facilities, including high dimensional flow cytometry, multiplex IHC/IF, and bulk and scRNAseq to identify correlative biomarkers of response.
The selected candidate will work as an integral part of a comparative translational research team and assume primary case responsibility for canine patients enrolled in ongoing federal and privately funded immunotherapy clinical trials.
They will gain practical experience in the use of immunotherapies alone, or in combination with other treatment modalities, utilizing the full range of capabilities in a large, well equipped, modern veterinary teaching hospital.
In addition, the successful candidate will receive advanced training in cell-based immunotherapy technology, next-generation immune cell engineering, in vitro functional assays and analysis, next generation imaging platforms including spatial profiling and bioinformatics.
Job ResponsibilitiesEducation and Qualifications:
DVM or equivalent veterinary degree and a minimum of 5 years of experience. Completion of an internship and/or residency program in internal medicine, critical care, or oncology is required. Candidates with a keen interest in clinical medicine and advanced training in immunology/immunobiology (Masters, PhD) are preferred.
Physical & Working Conditions:
Office, library, computer room; Exposure to chemicals; On-Call (beeper); [ Requires protective devices;Typically sitting at a desk or table; Occasional lifting 25-50 lbs; Typically standing or walking; Typically bending, crouching, stooping and Intermittently sitting/standing/stooping
Job Location - City, State
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Department / School
School of Veterinary Medicine
Pay Range
$36, $120,000.00 Annual Rate
Salary offers are made based on the candidate's qualifications, experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, as well as internal and market factors and grade profile.
Affirmative Action Statement Penn adheres to a policy that prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected class.
Special Requirements Background check required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.University Benefits
This allows you to relax, take vacations, attend to personal affairs, recover from illness or injury, spend time with family-whatever your personal needs may be.
In partnership with Genworth Financial, Penn offers faculty and staff (and your eligible family members) long-term care insurance to help you cover some of the costs of long-term care services received at home, in the community or in a nursing facility.
If you apply when you're newly hired, you won't have to provide proof of good health or be subject to underwriting requirements.
Eligible family members must always provide proof of good health and are subject to underwriting.As a member of the Penn community, you have access to a wide range of University resources as well as cultural and recreational activities.
Take advantage of the University's libraries and athletic facilities, or visit our arboretum and art galleries.There's always something going on at Penn, whether it's a new exhibit at the Penn Museum, the latest music or theater presentation at the Annenberg Center, or the Penn Relays at Franklin Field to name just a few examples.
As a member of the Penn community, you're right in the middle of the excitement-and you and your family can enjoy many of these activities for free.
Penn offers a forgivable loan for eligible employees interested in buying a home or currently residing in West Philadelphia, which can be used for closing costs or home improvements.
Penn will reimburse eligible employees on qualified expenses in connection with the legal adoption of an eligible child, such as travel or court fees, for up to two adoptions in your household.
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We seek talented faculty and staff who will constitute a vibrant community that draws on the strength that comes with a substantive institutional commitment to diversity along dimensions of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, disability, veteran status, interests, perspectives, and socioeconomic status.
Grounded in equal opportunity, nondiscrimination, and affirmative action, Penn's robust commitment to diversity is fundamental to the University's mission of advancing knowledge, educating leaders for all sectors of society, and public service.
The University of Pennsylvania prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected class.