Research Investigator - Pediatrics Research

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.
SUMMARY
The primary purpose of the Research Investigator position is to design, initiate and carry out research projects in an independent manner. The Research Investigator will design and develop experiments to provide Principal Investigator with high quality results and will perform lab maintenance duties such as ordering supplies, maintaining safety records, and maintaining stock cell and mouse lines.
Ideal Candidate will be skilled in routine molecular techniques (RNA/DNA extraction and PCR/RT-PCR, protein extraction and immunoprecipitation, Western Blotting), mouse work including genotyping, harvesting organs and tissue, immunohistochemistry, and willing to be trained in new techniques.
JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES
Research Activities

• Performs research experiments and collects data from experiments based on specific goals and research aims. Performs wet lab and mouse research related to exercise and tumor biology.
• Plans, designs and initiates research projects and protocols directed by Principal Investigator, determines specific goals or objectives to be attained.

Research Data Analysis and Reporting

• Analyzes and evaluates the research data after completing experiments.
• Revises techniques or approaches to resolve problems.
• Compiles, writes and submits reports to the Principal Investigator.
• Prepares abstracts, manuscripts and other research papers for publication.
• Presents data in scientific meetings.
• Organizes data to assist Principal Investigator with grant applications.
• Functions in a separate and independent manner in the design and initiation of research experiments.

Research Development and Collaboration

• Develops and improves new research methods, resolves problems in the experiments.
• Provides technique support in the laboratory.
• Trains students, postdoctoral fellows and clinical fellows to perform research. These include a wide range of techniques in molecular and cellular biology and animal work.
• Communicates and collaborates with staff, faculty and investigators on research projects inside and outside of MDACC.
• Monitors equipment to verify correct functions, and performs other laboratory maintenance duties such as ordering supplies and maintaining safety logs.

Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
Required Education: Bachelor's degree in one of the natural sciences or related field
Preferred Education: Master's or PhD in biological related science or related field.
Required Certification: None
Preferred Certification: N/A
Required Experience: Five years of experience in scientific or experimental research work. With preferred degree, three years of required experience.
Preferred Experience: With preferred PhD degree, three years of experience working with mice and cancer models is preferred.
Onsite Presence: Hybrid (Must live in the state of Texas). Must be able to come on-site based on business needs.
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: 166251
• Employment Status: Full-Time
• Employee Status: Regular
• Work Week: Day/Evening
• Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 57,500
• Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 72,000
• Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 86,500
• 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

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