POSITION SUMMARY

Reporting to the Senior Scientist II, CARGO is seeking a highly motivated researcher, to join our Research & Development team, as Senior Research Associate/Associate Scientist, supporting the preclinical development of our CAR-T therapy products. The ideal candidate should have relevant experience in in vivo pharmacology, mechanism of action and anti-tumor efficacy studies, and enjoy fast-paced, collaborative, and vibrant startup culture.

The role is based in San Mateo, CA and South San Francisco, CA.

WHAT YOU’LL DO AT CARGO THERAPEUTICS

• Perform rodent based in vivo cell therapy studies including animal handling, dosing, and observation

• Administration of test substances by various routes (i.e., intratumoral, IP, IV, SC, PO, topical, etc.)

• Perform mouse necropsies, tissue harvest and blood collection

• Perform tumor implantation and measurement

• Manage and observe animals for general health and overall well-being

• Ensure compliance with all relevant ethical and safety guidelines and regulations

• Maintain accurate experiment records in various internal databases and perform basic data analysis

• Maintain accurate records of experiments and ensure that laboratory procedures and protocols are followed

• Participate in study design and fully support execution of preclinical studies

• Help in the preparation of study protocols and reports

• Work effectively in a team setting and enjoy collaboration with others

THE RIGHT STUFF: Required Experience & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in a relevant scientific discipline (e.g. biology, pharmacology, immunology)

• Minimum of 3 years research industry experience; including in vivo pharmacology, mechanism of action and anti-tumor efficacy studies

• Skilled at test substance administration, animal observation and tumor implantation & measurement

• Experience preparing and maintaining study protocols/reports within various internal databases

• History of working independently and collaboratively within a team

• Strong attention to detail and thrives working in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Experience & Qualifications

• Proficiency with flow cytometry and cell culture

• Familiarity working with IVIS imaging system

• Experience working with CAR-T therapy and related fields

PAY RANGE*

The combined pay range for Senior Research Associate/Associate Scientist is from $98,320-$135,190. Title and salary will be based on our assessment of skills and experience relevant to our needs for the role.

ABOUT CARGO THERAPEUTICS

CARGO Therapeutics is engineering best-in-class CAR T-cell therapy to overcome resistance to cancer treatment and address barriers to access so that more patients may benefit from potentially curative therapies. CARGO is on a mission to outsmart cancer by advancing a new generation of best-in-class chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell therapies. Despite advances made by commercially available autologous CARs, these treatments are curative for fewer than half of all cancer patients. In addition, far too many patients are unable to access these potentially curative therapies due to other challenges, including manufacturing, supply constraints, slow turnaround time and reimbursement hurdles. The team at CARGO is intensely focused on pursuing novel solutions to achieve better cancer treatment outcomes and experiences.

Our founders are pioneers and world experts in CAR T cell therapy, and we have built a team with experience and success developing, manufacturing, launching and commercializing oncology and cell therapy products. CARGO Therapeutics colleagues share a passion to help others thrive. We are tenacious in the relentless pursuit of our mission, and we innovate to change the game for the patients we serve.

Join us to help make a difference!

EEO & EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY CARGO Therapeutics, Inc. is committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive company. We provide equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability, or veteran status. CARGO Therapeutics, Inc. also complies with all applicable national, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requires of applicable law.

CARGO Therapeutics requires all new hires to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as of their start date. This requirement is a condition of employment at CARGO Therapeutics, and it applies regardless of whether the position is located at a CARGO Therapeutics site or is fully remote. If you are unable to receive the vaccine due to a disability or serious medical condition, or because it is prohibited because of your sincerely held religious beliefs, you will have an opportunity to request a reasonable accommodation.