Scientist, T-Cell Characterisation (Translational)

ABOUT ADAPTIMMUNE
Adaptimmune is a leading clinical stage cell therapy company, designing and developing curative adoptive cell therapies for treating cancer. The Company’s unique SPEAR T-cell platform, engineers T-cells to target cancer antigens. With 3 wholly owned SPEAR T-cell products in clinical trials in multiple solid tumour indications, Adaptimmune is undergoing a period of expansion to increase our capabilities to deliver our novel therapies to patients with cancer.

In November 2020, we were recognised as a ’Great Place to Work’ both in the United Kingdom/United States. Our company culture is rooted in trust, our capacity to collaborate, being honest and brave in our desire to be successful in transforming the lives of people with cancer. It is this formula that enables us to face challenges and take advantage of opportunities in our fight against cancer.

GROUP OVERVIEW
The T cell characterisation team is concerned with the functional assessment and deep molecular profiling of cells produced by Adaptimmune’s SPEAR™ T cell manufacturing process, and of pre- and post-infusion peripheral blood samples from our on-study clinical trial subjects (among other sources). These data are utilized across the company and are critical for understanding of clinical correlates of response, as well as for ongoing Process Development.

You will contribute across all of the workstreams utilized in the group, with a primary focus on SPEAR™ T cell functional assays and will contribute to our ongoing development of our analytical capabilities as we gain deeper understanding of our patients and their responses.

ROLE OVERVIEW
The purpose of this role is to primarily conduct scientific experiments as necessary within dedicated scientific and project teams. Whilst initially requiring supervision by a more senior scientist, you will develop further scientific skills to be able to work more independently on routine experiments. You will also be responsible for the interpretation of scientific results under the supervision of a Senior/Principal Scientist.

Furthermore you may also be involved in one or more support activities to enable the smooth running of the group or laboratory and enabling company functioning toward its goals (e.g. lab steward role).

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

At Adaptimmune we embrace diversity and equality of opportunity. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of age, colour, disability, marital status, national origin, race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status or other legally protected category. It is our intent that all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment.

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