Job description
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston is one of the world's most respected centers focused on cancer patient care, research, education and prevention. It was named the nation's No. 1 hospital for cancer care in U.S. News & World Report's 2021-2022 rankings. It is one of the nation's original three comprehensive cancer centers designated by the National Cancer Institute.
Key Functions
1. Directed Laboratory Research (80%)
The person in this position plans and conducts laboratory research related to ongoing projects in the laboratory as prioritized by superiors. The research includes executing animal work studies, standard molecular biology techniques, modifying existing procedures, developing new laboratory methods, multi-tasking, interpreting, and analyzing data, as well as organizing and communicating the scientific findings to superiors at regular intervals.
2. Communication of Findings through Scientific Journals (15%)
The research scientist is expected to independently format data and write up findings in a manner suitable for submission to peer-reviewed scientific journals.
3. General Laboratory Duties (5 %)
The person will assist with the maintenance of various pieces of laboratory equipment and with general laboratory organization. In addition, the person will periodically assist with maintenance of cultured cell lines as needed.
4. Safety and Regulatory Compliance
a. Assists, and or writes and submits all hazardous and non-hazardous agents to the Institution
Biosafety Committee (IBC) in addition to all animal protocols to the Animal Care Committee
(IACUC) as requested by the Principal Investigator.
b. Supervises the handling of radioisotopes, chemically hazardous materials, and biohazardous
materials in procedures specified to meet MDACC safety guidelines.
c. Oversees maintenance of hazardous chemical inventory.
d. Manages lab MTA agreements for incoming, outgoing materials.
e. Ensures all personnel receive all institutionally mandated training and laboratory safety
training.
f. Responsible for shipping of biohazard and infectious material per MDACC regulations.
g. Ensures that laboratory is prepared for isotope inspections and safety accreditation.
h. Supervises the overall appearance, maintenance, and proper use of all laboratories and
equipment.
i. Performs quarterly lab "self" inspections.
5. Other duties as assigned.
Education Required: Master's 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.
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
Key Functions
1. Directed Laboratory Research (80%)
The person in this position plans and conducts laboratory research related to ongoing projects in the laboratory as prioritized by superiors. The research includes executing animal work studies, standard molecular biology techniques, modifying existing procedures, developing new laboratory methods, multi-tasking, interpreting, and analyzing data, as well as organizing and communicating the scientific findings to superiors at regular intervals.
2. Communication of Findings through Scientific Journals (15%)
The research scientist is expected to independently format data and write up findings in a manner suitable for submission to peer-reviewed scientific journals.
3. General Laboratory Duties (5 %)
The person will assist with the maintenance of various pieces of laboratory equipment and with general laboratory organization. In addition, the person will periodically assist with maintenance of cultured cell lines as needed.
4. Safety and Regulatory Compliance
a. Assists, and or writes and submits all hazardous and non-hazardous agents to the Institution
Biosafety Committee (IBC) in addition to all animal protocols to the Animal Care Committee
(IACUC) as requested by the Principal Investigator.
b. Supervises the handling of radioisotopes, chemically hazardous materials, and biohazardous
materials in procedures specified to meet MDACC safety guidelines.
c. Oversees maintenance of hazardous chemical inventory.
d. Manages lab MTA agreements for incoming, outgoing materials.
e. Ensures all personnel receive all institutionally mandated training and laboratory safety
training.
f. Responsible for shipping of biohazard and infectious material per MDACC regulations.
g. Ensures that laboratory is prepared for isotope inspections and safety accreditation.
h. Supervises the overall appearance, maintenance, and proper use of all laboratories and
equipment.
i. Performs quarterly lab "self" inspections.
5. Other duties as assigned.
Education Required: Master's 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.
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: 157248
- Employment Status: Full-Time
- Employee Status: Regular
- Work Week: Days
- Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 64,400
- Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 80,500
- Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 96,600
- FLSA: exempt and not eligible for overtime pay
- Fund Type: Soft
- Work Location: Hybrid Onsite/Remote
- Pivotal Position: Yes
- Referral Bonus Available?: Yes
- Relocation Assistance Available?: Yes
- Science Jobs: No
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