Scientist Bioscience - Cell Therapy

Location: Gaithersburg, MD

Onsite Flexibility: Onsite

• Position Type: Contract
• Contract Duration: 4 months
• Pay Rate: $45.00–$50.00 / Hour (USD)
• Shift / Schedule: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Work Authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

This position will support rare disease–focused cell therapy programs, distinct from traditional oncology CAR T development. The scientific focus is on non-malignant, genetically defined, or ultra-rare indications, where therapeutic goals, experimental design, and success criteria differ from oncology applications.

Key characteristics of this rare disease focus include an emphasis on precision, durability, and controlled activity rather than tumor eradication; engineering CAR T cells for long-term function, safety, and tight regulation; development of logic-gated or multi-input CAR systems to minimize off-target risk and enhance specificity; working with limited patient biology or scarce disease models, requiring thoughtful experimental design and data interpretation; and supporting programs that may progress with smaller datasets but high mechanistic rigor.

Experience or background exclusively in oncology is welcomed, but candidates must demonstrate the ability to adapt CAR T strategies to rare disease biological constraints and therapeutic objectives.

For the Scientist position, the role supports rare disease programs by executing experimental plans aligned to rare disease biology, safety requirements, and regulatory expectations. The Scientist operates with partial independence, executing experiments and delivering data within defined project frameworks. This role focuses on high-quality execution, adherence to established protocols, and clear communication of results, with scientific direction provided by senior team members.

• Execute pre-designed experimental plans for CAR T cell engineering and validation
• Perform high-throughput lentiviral production and QC following established workflows, escalating issues as needed
• Conduct CAR validation and T cell functional assays with guidance on experimental objectives
• Maintain accurate, traceable, and timely experimental documentation in electronic lab notebooks
• Communicate results clearly and proactively, including deviations, challenges, or unexpected findings
• Contribute to team troubleshooting discussions
• Work independently on assigned tasks while seeking input on experimental design changes
• Adhere strictly to data integrity, safety, and compliance standards

• Hands-on experience with CAR T cell therapy or engineered T cell platforms
• Demonstrated expertise in lentiviral vector production and associated QC assays
• Strong practical experience with primary T cell culture and manipulation
• Working knowledge of flow cytometry and functional T cell assays
• Ability to work independently while following established protocols

• Bachelor's degree with relevant experience in Immunology, Cell Biology, Bioengineering, or a related field

• Hands-on experience with CAR T cell therapy or engineered T cell platforms
• Demonstrated expertise in lentiviral vector production and associated QC assays
• Strong practical experience with primary T cell culture and manipulation

• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans
• 401k Retirement Fund

This global biopharmaceutical company is driven by a defining mission to push the boundaries of science and deliver life-changing medicines, with a presence spanning more than 100 countries. The organization focuses on three core therapy areas — oncology, cardiovascular and metabolic disease, and respiratory and immunology — while also advancing treatments in rare diseases and vaccines, and maintains a pipeline consistently regarded as one of the most productive in the industry. Employing tens of thousands of scientists, clinicians, regulatory professionals, and commercial staff globally, the organization combines the resource depth of a top-tier pharma company with a genuine culture of scientific curiosity, with research programs spanning small molecules, biologics, cell therapy, and RNA technologies. In 2026, employees voted this organization onto Glassdoor's Best Places to Work list, and it holds an overall Glassdoor rating of 4.0 stars from nearly 8,000 reviews, with 79% of employees saying they would recommend working there to a friend.

GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. We highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces and support Fortune 500 organizations across banking, financial services, technology, life sciences, biotech, utilities, and retail sectors throughout the U.S. and Canada.

Job Number: 26-08903