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Senior Scientist- Oncology Cell Therapy

Kelly Science, Engineering, Technology & Telecom
Gaithersburg, MD Full Time
POSTED ON 4/29/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/27/2026
Kelly Science is seeking a Senior Scientist- Oncology Cell Therapy for a fully benefited long term contract with a growing company located in Gaithersburg, MD.

Pay: $48.00/hour

Shift: Monday-Friday 1st Shift

Employment Type: Full Time; 12-month contract potential for extension

Job Duties Include

  • Design and execute laboratory experiments to advance next-generation CAR-T cell therapies for solid tumors.
  • Develop methodologies and conduct laboratory experiments to further develop internal technologies and products.
  • Interpret complex scientific data to drive project decisions and innovation.
  • Work closely with key leaders in partner functions to ensure project goals are met.
  • Maintain a productive, collaborative, and high-standard work environment.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree with 10 years, Master's degree with 6 years, or a PhD in Immunology (or related discipline) with 0–3 years of post-doctoral training in Immunology or T-cell biology.
  • Well-developed understanding and hands-on experience in T-cell and NK-cell biology within an oncology context.
  • Experience in the cell culture of both established cell lines and primary human immune cells.
  • Expertise in genetically modifying T cells using viral and/or non-viral gene editing approaches.
  • Extensive experience in NK and T-cell functional assays, including proliferation, cytotoxicity, cell-based assays with tumor cell lines, multi-plex cytokine analysis, and multi-parameter flow cytometry.
  • Strong written and oral communication skills with a proven ability to critically analyze and interpret complex datasets.
  • Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally and maintain productive relationships with various project stakeholders.

Interested? Please apply today for immediate consideration!

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

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About Kelly

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