Research Scientist- Pediatrics-Research
Posted on: 10 Mar 2021
Houston, TX
Job Description
SUMMARY
The primary purpose of the Research Scientist position is to apply technical expertise and experience to plan, coordinate, design, supervise and carry out research projects. Responsible for performing technical laboratory duties in accordance with general and/or specific plans.
JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES
Publications and Documentation
-Complies, writes and submits reports to the Principal Investigator.
-Authors abstracts and papers, prepares manuscripts for publication, presents data in scientific meetings.
Assists Principal Investigator with grant application through data generation, scientific writing and figure generation.
Research Activities
-Analyzes and evaluates research data, and revises techniques or approaches to resolve problems.
-Develops and improves upon new research methods, recommends solutions to problems with experimental techniques.
-Searches and studies the literature to introduce new ideas and methods in research on pediatric oncology.
-Plans, designs and initiates research projects and protocols directed by the Principal Investigator, determines specific goals or objectives to be attained.
-Performs research experiments and collects data from experiments based on specific goals and research aims.
Mentorship and Training
-Trains students, postdoctoral fellows and clinical fellows and other lab personnel to perform experimental techniques. These may include a wide range of techniques in molecular and cellular biology, light microscopy, imaging, and lab software.
-Communicates and collaborates with staff, faculty and investigators on research projects inside and outside of MDACC.
Other duties as assigned
Required Degree: PhD in one of the natural sciences or related field or Medical degree.
Required Experience: With PhD, no experience required. With Medical degree, two years of experience in experimental or scientific work.
Preferred Experience: T cell or NK cell expansion and related analysis such as flow cytometry, immune staining or cell killing activity. If no experience in these analysis, then decent mice handling techniques such as i.v injection and tumor model in vivo are required.
It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html
Additional Information
* Requisition ID: 137162
* Employment Status: Full-Time
* Employee Status: Regular
* FLSA: exempt and not eligible for overtime pay
* Work Week: Days
* Fund Type: Soft
* Pivotal Position: Yes
* Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 53,200
* Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 66,500
* Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 79,800
* Science Jobs: Yes
MD Anderson
Houston, TX
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is one of the world’s most respected centers devoted exclusively to cancer patient care, research, education and prevention.
Mission
The mission of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is to eliminate cancer in Texas, the nation, and the world through outstanding programs that integrate patient care, research and prevention, and through education for undergraduate and graduate students, trainees, professionals, employees and the public.
Vision
We shall be the premier cancer center in the world, based on the excellence of our people, our research-driven patient care and our science. We are Making Cancer History.
Core Values
Caring: By our words and actions, we create a caring environment for everyone.
We are sensitive to the concerns of our patients and our co-workers.
We are respectful and courteous to each other at all times.
We promote and reward teamwork and inclusiveness.
Integrity: We work together to merit the trust of our colleagues and those we serve.
We hold ourselves, and each other, accountable for practicing our values.
We communicate frequently, honestly and openly.
By our actions, we create an environment of trust.
Discovery: We embrace creativity and seek new knowledge.
We help each other to identify and solve problems.
We seek personal growth and enable others to do so.
We encourage learning, creativity and new ideas.
MD Anderson employs nearly 20,000 people, including more than 1,600 faculty members. With faculty and staff working in more than 25 buildings in Houston and Central Texas, MD Anderson is one of the largest cancer centers in the world.
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