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Summary

The Dunne Lab in the Department of BioEngineering at Moffitt Cancer Center combines expertise in cell therapy, biomaterials, drug delivery, immunology, and medical imaging in order to develop novel cancer treatment strategies. The lab’s primary research focus is engineering micro- and nano-scale drug carriers for the purpose of controlling immune cell phenotype in order to alter the immunological state of the tumor microenvironment and ultimately enhance the efficacy of cell therapies for the treatment of cancer. Understanding temporal changes in whole body and intratumoral distribution of cell therapies and drug carriers is fundamental to this research. We are further interested in understanding the effect of externally applied stimuli (e.g. radiotherapy and/or hyperthermia) on the distribution kinetics of therapeutic agents.

Position Highlights:

The Research Associate assumes the responsibility of performing chemical and biological research within the Department of BioEngineering. The Research Associate will gain experience working with next-generation pharmaceutical therapeutics such as cell therapies and/or nucleic acid nanoparticles.

 

Ideal Candidate:

Effectively plans and executes experimental procedures. Comfortably establishes and maintains effective working relationships with others and communicates clearly and effectively, verbally and in writing.

 

Responsibilities:

Maintains laboratory equipment in a clean and working order, including coordinating instrument standardization documented by written report. Reorders stock laboratory supplies when depleted under appropriate supervision. Contributes to the preparation of manuscripts, grants, administrative and research compliance documents as directed by supervisor. Technically responsible for the collection, organization and permanent documentation of data in physical and electronic formats as directed by immediate supervisor. Responsible for data analysis using standardized procedures and protocols and under minimal supervision.

 

Credentials and Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field. Wet lab research experience is required. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required.