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Senior Scientist – Gene Therapy & CAR-T (Project Lead, CART-AI Platform) (m/f/d) Miejsce pracy: Kraków Your responsibilities Oversee the scientific direction, planning and execution of the CARTAI project, ensuring alignment with grant objectives and timelines. Coordinate experimental work across multiple domains, including genetic engineering, CAR-T construct development and cell-based functional assays (including cytotoxicity and avidity studies). Lead scientific troubleshooting, data interpretation and decision making across project stages. Ensure high quality reporting, documentation, and compliance with grant requirements and internal QA standards. Guide the design, generation and optimization of CAR constructs, including scFv engineering, promoter/element selection and lentiviral vector strategies. Supervise or perform laboratory work related to T-cell genetic engineering, high-throughput CAR variant screening, in vitro functional characterization of CAR-T cells, primary T-cell transduction and expansion, and integration of AI/ML-derived sequence predictions with wet-lab data. Act as the main scientific point of contact for internal stakeholders, project managers and senior leadership. Collaborate with computational biology, machine learning, in vitro pharmacology, HTS, and in vivo teams to ensure seamless execution of complex workflows. Contribute to scientific communication, risk mitigation, publication planning and preparation of future grant extensions. Our requirements PhD in molecular biology, immunology, biotechnology, gene therapy, or related field with 2 years of postdoctoral/industry experience. Strong, demonstrable expertise in molecular genetics and gene engineering (including cloning, vector design and lentiviral systems), gene therapy modalities and genetic modification of immune cells, as well as CAR-T biology encompassing CAR architecture, signaling domains, functional readouts and T-cell biology. Proven ability to lead complex, interdisciplinary research projects. Hands-on experience in engineering and production of viral vectors (lentiviral/retroviral), mammalian cell culture including primary T-cell isolation, activation and transduction, development of cell-based reporter and cytotoxicity assays, and application of analytical techniques such as flow cytometry, qPCR, Western blot and fluorescence-based readouts. Excellent project planning, documentation and communication skills. Ability to supervise, mentor and coordinate work across multiple scientific teams. Strong analytical mindset and ability to work independently in a dynamic R&D environment. Optional Experience collaborating with AI/ML teams or interpreting computational predictions is optional. Knowledge of Lumicks (z-Movi, avidity) or similar technologies will be an advantage. What we offer A leading scientific role in a high-impact, strategic European-funded CAR-T innovation project. Opportunity to shape a next-generation platform integrating genetic engineering, advanced cell biology and artificial intelligence. Work in a modern research environment with state-of-the-art equipment and a multidisciplinary team. Professional growth within one of Europe’s fastest-growing biotechnology R&D organizations. Additional benefits: a prepaid lunch card, private medical care, subsidized sports card, and office fruit provision. Internal Development initiatives including soft & leadership skills training programs. Recognition Program. Employee Referral Program. Support & incentive bonus for completing Ph.D. Various sports and engagement initiatives. Benefits sharing the costs of sports activities private medical care sharing the costs of foreign language classes life insurance flexible working time fruits integration events corporate gym corporate sports team no dress code coffee / tea parking space for employees meal passes christmas gifts employee referral program charity initiatives Selvita Selvita is a global integrated service provider with laboratories in Poland (Krakow, Poznan, and Wroclaw), Croatia (Zagreb), and offices in Cambridge, UK, as well as the Greater Boston Area and San Francisco Bay Area in the US. Our company is dedicated to delivering comprehensive solutions that support our international clients in drug discovery and drug development. As one of the largest preclinical contract research organizations in Europe, Selvita is driven by a clear mission: to bridge the gap between early drug discovery and the clinical stage of drug development. At Selvita, we value partnership, excellence, passion, commitment, and integrity. We build strong, collaborative relationships with our clients and commit to the highest standards of quality. We fuel our pursuit of innovative solutions with enthusiasm, advance drug development with focused dedication, and ensure honesty and transparency in all our work. Join us at Selvita, where these values guide our mission to advance drug discovery to the clinical stage of drug development. Personal Data ControllerThe controller of the personal data, i.e. the entity responsible for processing the data provided by the Candidate, is Selvita S.A. with its principal office at Podole 79, 30-394, Kraków (“Selvita”).Sources of personal dataSelvita may have received personal data on Candidates in one of the following ways:directly from the Candidate,through a person recommending a candidate for employment with Selvita,through recruitment agencies cooperating with Selvita,from publicly available sources, such as social media sites (LinkedIn, Goldenline).Categories of data processedSelvita processes different categories of a candidate’s personal data depending on the manner in which they are acquired.In the case of Headhunting, i.e. when Selvita proactively contacts an employee, e.g. via the LinkedIn portal, Selvita processes Candidate’s:first namesurnamee-mail address,telephone numberinternet address of the social networking site profileor some of the above data, depending on which categories the Candidate makes publicly available on his/her profile.When a Candidate sends Selvita a resume, Selvita processes the following categories of Candidate’s data:first name,surname,date of birth,place of birth,nationality,address of residence,registered address,mailing address,e-mail address,telephone number,education – type,name of completed school,dates of education,major,employment history – name of employer,dates of employment,positions held,in case of the need to legalize the stay of foreigners – also the data from the identification document.Purpose of data processingSelvita processes Candidates’ personal data for the following purposes:conducting recruitment, including negotiation of terms and conditions of employment;counteracting discrimination, including in the employment process itself;fulfilment of formal requirements for restricting the employment of specific persons;searching for candidates in publicly available sources, e.g. on social networks, in order to establish contact with the Candidate and invite him/her to take part in the recruitment process;arranging travel and accommodation of the Candidate(s) during the recruitment process;support in obtaining visas necessary for participation in the recruitment process;handling complaints, requests and proposals submitted in relation to the recruitment process;operating a job candidate referral program;documenting the processing of personal data for the purposes of the Regulation on the Protection of Personal Data (RODO).Legal basis for data processingPersonal data are processed on the basis of Polish national law, i.e. Article 221 and Article 183a § 1 of the Labour Code. In this regard, providing personal data is necessary for the purpose of negotiating terms and conditions of employment.At the same time, the basis for the processing of Candidates’ personal data is European Union law, i.e. Article 6 (1) (a), (b) and (f) of the General Data Protection Regulation of 27 April 2016. (“GDPR”). Personal data are processed for the purpose of and on the basis of:necessary to take action prior to the conclusion of a contract, e.g. to conduct discussions on the Candidate’s remuneration or other working conditions;to pursue Selvita’s legitimate interests (see points above);the consent granted by the Candidate for the processing of personal data, especially in the case of processing of personal data beyond the scope of data required by the binding law.Internal recruitmentWhere the Candidate is already employed by Selvita and applies for another position as part of an internal recruitment, the Candidate acknowledges that Selvita may use his/her personal data from the employee file to supplement the information presented by the Candidate in the job application. In such a case, the purpose of the processing of the Candidate’s personal data changes – therefore, the Candidate is obliged to provide appropriate consent to the processing of his/her personal data not only for the purpose of concluding a contract of employment, but also for the purpose of recruitment and negotiation of terms and conditions of employment.Candidate’s rightsA candidate may request:access to the data,rectification of the data:when the data is incorrect or incomplete,erasure of the data:when the data are no longer necessary for the purposes for which they were processed,when the Candidate withdraws his/her consent for the processing of the data,when the Candidate previously objects to the processing of personal data,when the data are processed unlawfully,when the data must be erased in order to comply with an obligation under the lawlimitation of processing:when the data is inaccurate – for the duration of Selvita’s verification of the correctness of the data,if the data are no longer required by Selvita, but may be necessary for the candidate for the purposes of protecting his/her rights or asserting claims,in case the Candidate objects to the processing of personal data – for the period of time for which the objection is considered,transfer of data,not to be subject to automated decision-making, including profiling.In addition, the Candidate has the right to object to Selvita’s processing of his/her personal data if the data is processed on a valid legal basis, but the Candidate’s particular situation justifies the objection.If the Candidate has consented to the processing of personal data, the consent may be revoked at any time.The Candidate has the right to lodge a complaint regarding the processing of personal data to the President of the Personal Data Protection Office (for citizens of the Republic of Poland) or to another competent data protection authority in the country of the Candidate’s nationality.Third partiesIf the Candidate gives his/her consent, his/her personal data for the purposes of current or future recruitment may be made available to the following entities:Selvita Capital Group companies,recruitment agencies,entities engaged in organizing the Candidate’s travel and accommodation.If the Candidate applies for a job offer in the Selvita Capital Group, for the purposes of the recruitment process the Candidate should express their consent to their data being disclosed to Selvita Capital Group companies.Personal data storage durationSelvita will process the Candidate’s personal data for the period necessary to carry out the recruitment process, i.e. until its completion, and thereafter for the period required by law or for the purpose of fulfilling Selvita’s legitimate interest, i.e. for the protection against possible claims related to the recruitment process.In case the Candidate agrees to the processing of personal data:beyond the scope of data required by the law in force, orfor the purposes of future recruitment processes, including those carried out by Selvita Group companies,the Candidate’s personal data will be processed until the Candidate withdraws their consent to data processing, however, no longer than for the period of 3 years starting from the Candidate’s application for the recruitment process or until the withdrawal of their consent, whichever comes first.Automated processing and profilingThe Candidate’s personal data may be subject to profiling to determine the Candidate’s aptitudes, qualifications, and skills to perform the tasks of a specific job position, without any legal effect on the Candidate, and the Candidate has the right to object to the profiling at any time, in writing or electronically.Contact informationThe Controller can be contacted at the following address: Podole 79, 30-394, via e-mail: careers@selvita.com or by phone: 48 12 297 47 00.