The Ellison Institute strives to leverage technology, spark innovation, and drive interdisciplinary evidence-based research to reimagine and redefine cancer treatment, enhance health, and transform lives. Under the visionary leadership of David B. Agus, MD, the Ellison Institute was designed to tackle the difficult questions in health care and research to push the boundaries of medicine forward. To accomplish this, the Institute offers multifaceted programs, including a cancer center, cross-disciplinary research laboratories, a health policy think-tank, and community outreach and educational opportunities. Please visit https://www.eitm.org/ to learn more about the Ellison Institute and our brand new, state-of-the-art facility in West Los Angeles.

Job Summary

The Ellison Institute is seeking a talented and passionate Principal Scientist (Tumor Microenvironment Research & Operations) to join its team. In this role, the selected candidate will play a crucial role in enhancing the Institute’s understanding of how the tumor microenvironment influences cancer progression and treatment responses. This will be achieved by acting as a coordinator for the Chief Translational Research Officer, integrating various work streams, and promoting collaboration between the program head and their team. It’s important to note that this role will not involve conducting independent research projects but will instead focus on providing scientific training and mentoring to support the growth and development of team members, supporting grant applications, and aiding in the preparation of research reports to ensure the smooth and effective operation of our research initiatives.

The Principal Scientist (Tumor Microenvironment Research & Operations) is responsible for performing the following job duties:

Job Accountabilities:

Assistance to Program Head

Assist the program head in coordinating research activities and resource allocation, facilitate planning and execution of goals and objectives, and track progress of projects.

Staff and Student Guidance

Provide guidance and direction to staff and graduate students on a regular basis, providing guidance on their research projects, experimental techniques, and career development.

Experimental Design and Execution

Support the design and execution of experiments, utilizing state-of-the-art techniques and technologies to characterize and manipulate the tumor microenvironment. This includes multi-cell type tissue cultures, flow cytometry, live-cell imaging viability assays, live-cell imaging, and expression profiling.

Tumor Microenvironment Research

Support cutting-edge research in tumor cell biology. Major investigations include studying the interactions between tumor cells and their surrounding microenvironment components (e.g., stromal cells, immune cells, extracellular matrix) using 3D cell culture models.

Data Analysis

Offer data analysis assistance to fellow team members for the purpose of interpreting data and deriving significant insights and conclusions.

Grant Proposal Writing

Collaborate with the research team on grant proposal development. Contribute to the writing and preparation of grant applications, ensuring alignment with research objectives and scientific rigor.

Literature Review

Stay current with the latest advancements in tumor cell biology and tumor microenvironment research, integrating new knowledge into ongoing projects.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Minimum Education: Ph.D. or equivalent doctorate in relevant field (e.g., Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Cancer Biology)

Minimum Experience: Seasoned researcher with 10+ years of relevant experience and a strong background in scientific mentoring. Proficiency in a wide range of laboratory techniques, including primary cell culture (2D & 3D models), molecular biology and microscopy. Strong analytical skills and proficiency in date analysis software. Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Minimum Field of Expertise: Tumor cell biology, with a strong focus on the tumor microenvironment.

Salary: $156,340 - $180,000, DOE

The Ellison Institute, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We believe that an inclusive, collaborative team environment is just as important to our mission as stethoscopes and microscopes. We strive to always provide employees a supportive atmosphere, so they feel confident taking creative risks toward innovation. The Ellison Institute values emotional intelligence and communication with empathy and respect for others. We seek to build a diverse group of people who are curious, have a deep sense of responsibility, and the grit needed to achieve excellence.

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