Also called: Immuno-Oncology Scientist, CAR-T Research Scientist
Engineers immune cells like CAR-T cells to find and kill cancer, testing them in the lab at biotech companies and cancer research centers.
Designs a new CAR-T cell that can recognize a hidden tumor marker, tests whether the engineered cells kill cancer in a dish, and plans the next step toward patients.
Estimate; industry pays more than universities.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Doctorate (PhD), about 10 years after high school. PhD in biology or a related field, often plus a postdoc.
Ways in: 4-year college, Graduate school. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Immunology, Biology.
Growing faster than average. Tracks BLS life scientists (medical scientists and biochemists grow faster than average).
Medium risk for 10 years. AI helps pick tumor targets and design receptors; engineering and testing living immune cells stays lab work.
Classes: AP Biology, AP Chemistry, Statistics.
Official data: O*NET occupation 19-1042.
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