Research Scientist - Thoracic Head and Neck Medical Oncology

Title: Research Scientist - Thoracic Head and Neck Medical Oncology

Location: Houston United States

Job Description:

Participate in scientific research projects.

• Under the supervision of the Principal Investigator, develop and design projects and all experiments related to the project
• Independently perform all aspects of the experiments, which may include drug screening, RPPA profiling, Western blotting, immunohistochemistry, tissue culture, PCR, and animal experiments.
• Designs, organizes and performs animal work.
• Performs animal surgery.
• Performs in vitro drug screening
• Performs RPPA profiling.
• Participate in adopting new techniques and learning new skills to enhance research efforts.
• Maintain assertiveness and flexibility in approaching new techniques and responsibilities, utilizing good work habits and time management.
• Maintain alertness and careful attention to avoid injury to self and others due to chemicals and hazardous materials in the laboratory.
• Prepare oral and written reports about the progress of various projects.
• Review the scientific literature regularly to plan the research project.

Participate in scientific research projects.

• Maintain an up-to-date, organized, and legible laboratory journal that records all experiments in detail and ensure that subordinates do the same.
• Utilize image analysis system and/or microscope to analyze data and examine results.
• Compile, write, and submit project results to supervisor or designated senior scientist.
• Prepare scientific documents for publication.
• Present findings of research projects to professional groups.
• Store data on approved, MD Anderson network drives.

Research Scientist - Thoracic Head and Neck Medical Oncology

MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of The University of Texas M. D. 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.

Job Functions

Participate in Scientific Research Projects

• Under the supervision of the Principal Investigator, develop and design projects and all experiments related to the project.
• Independently perform all aspects of the experiments, which may include drug screening, RPPA profiling, Western blotting, immunohistochemistry, tissue culture, PCR, and animal experiments.
• Designs, organizes, and performs animal work.
• Performs animal surgery.
• Performs in vitro drug screening.
• Performs RPPA profiling.
• Participate in adopting new techniques and learning new skills to enhance research efforts.
• Maintain assertiveness and flexibility in approaching new techniques and responsibilities, utilizing good work habits and time management.
• Maintain alertness and careful attention to avoid injury to self and others due to chemicals and hazardous materials in the laboratory.
• Prepare oral and written reports about the progress of various projects.
• Review the scientific literature regularly to plan the research project.
• Maintain Good, Detailed Experimental Records; Evaluate Resulting Research Data; and Present Findings
• Maintain an up-to-date, organized, and legible laboratory journal that records all experiments in detail and ensure that subordinates do the same.
• Utilize image analysis system and/or microscope to analyze data and examine results.
• Compile, write, and submit project results to supervisor or designated senior scientist.
• Prepare scientific documents for publication.
• Present findings of research projects to professional groups.
• Store data on approved, MD Anderson network drives.
• Work Closely with Other Staff Members
• Maintain good working relationship with other researchers and technicians.

Other duties as assigned.

• Maintain good working relationship with other researchers and technicians
• Other duties as assigned

Education Required - Masters degree in one of the natural sciences or related field.

Experience Required - Four years of experience in experimental or scientific work. With PhD, no experience required. With Medical degree, two years of experience in experimental or scientific work.

This position may be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code and therefore may require routine reviews and screening. The ability to satisfy and maintain all requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of such infrastructure is a condition of hire and continued employment.

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: 175989
• Employment Status: Full-Time
• Employee Status: Regular
• Work Week: Days
• Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 68,500
• Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 85,500
• Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 102,500
• FLSA: exempt and not eligible for overtime pay
• Fund Type: Soft
• Work Location: Hybrid Onsite/Remote
• Pivotal Position: Yes
• Referral Bonus Available?: No
• Relocation Assistance Available?: Yes
• Science Jobs: No