Scientific Lead for Immunotherapy and Cellular

6 months ago

East Melbourne, Australia Epworth Healthcare Full time

In this 0.7-1.0 FTE 12 month fixed-term role, based at Epworth Freemasons (East Melbourne)/Epworth Richmond, you will support the development of the immunotherapy and cellular therapy research portfolio, reporting to the Deputy Director and Medical Lead, Cell Therapies.

Activities will include scoping Point-of-Care (PoC) CAR T-cell clinical trial opportunities and developing scientific research protocols to achieve the Centre’s second objective: Provide access to CAR T-cell research, clinical trials and future delivery of these novel treatments as standard of care for blood cancer patients.

You will be part of the Cell Therapies and Research team and report to Deputy Director and Medical Lead, Cell Therapies.

**You will make an impact by**:

- Bridging the gap between current available treatment options, and new and innovative technologies that we can offer patients at Epworth
- Enhancing the development of the immunotherapy and cellular therapies research portfolio at Epworth
- Developing collaborations with national and international universities, medical and research Centre’s, cell therapy manufacturers and pharmaceutical stakeholders as appropriate.

**To be successful in this role**

You will demonstrate initiative, motivation and exercise good judgment and can achieve results. A solid, conceptual and proven problem-solving ability is needed, and a positive, proactive and collaborative approach is very welcomed. We require someone who is highly self-motivated and able to work autonomously in a fast paced, dynamic environment. As a lead scientist, you will be expected to be scientifically forward-thinking and creative in forming hypotheses. Lastly, to be successful in this role, we require a high level of personal and professional integrity and a display of an ethics-based approach in all aspects of your work.

You will have:

- PhD and/or Medical degree
- Greater than or equal to five years of hands-on research or clinical laboratory experience
- Experience in research and/or clinical laboratory establishment and management.
- Experience in tissue culture
- Experience with the Office of the Gene Technology Regulator
- First or corresponding author in reputable scientific publications in the fields of immunology and/or cell therapy
- Previous independent grant success

Position Description Inherent Requirements

**About Freemasons**
Located in East Melbourne, close to public transport and the CBD, Epworth Freemasons provides a range of world-class health services. As one of Victoria's leading maternity hospitals, Epworth Freemasons specialises in women’s and men’s health services including breast and gynaecological surgery, endoscopy and urology. Epworth Freemasons also offers comprehensive cancer care, and a full range of surgical services, including robotic assisted surgery, orthopaedics and ICU care.
Epworth Freemasons has recently upgraded and expanded its operating theatres and admissions facilities, along with major refurbishments of patient rooms and building infrastructure.

**About Richmond**
Epworth Richmond is a rapidly growing, fast-paced and dynamic teaching hospital where you will work alongside highly skilled practitioners in all areas. You will challenge your skills, broaden your experience, and grow your expertise through exposure to a wide range of clinical specialties, treatment options and the latest in technology. Epworth will support you to provide the best possible care to our patients by continually investing in your education, better facilities, and technologies.

**Additional Information**:
At Epworth, everybody matters. It’s the sense of belonging and being part of an organisation that puts the patient in the centre of all that is done. In addition to this, you will have access to:

- Salary packaging benefits of $15,900 per annum
- In addition you will be able to salary package meal/accommodation expenses up to $2,650 per annum
- Flexible work arrangements
- Reduced out-of-pocket expenses for health services at Epworth
- Discounted private health insurance
- Discounts to leading Australian retailers through the "My Benefits" Program

**At Epworth, we care.**

We care about our patients and we care about our people. We care about keeping everyone safe. We care about valuing and empowering our people, and growing careers. And we care about giving our people support and flexibility to thrive, and contribute to our communities.

Sound interesting? To apply, click the **I'm Interested **button now and attach your CV and cover letter.

For more information, refer to the attached position description or contact Epworth Talent (03) 9426 0606.
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