Instructor, Research Faculty Appointment, Lymphoma - Myeloma

MD Anderson Cancer Center; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Tuition assistance

Education opportunities

Recognition programs

Job summary

MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston seeks a researcher with extensive experience in cancer biology and translational research. The role involves handling human and mouse samples, performing molecular biology and immunology workflows, and contributing to grant applications under mentorship.

The position emphasizes collaboration within a large cancer research group, training of scientists, and maintaining rigorous infrastructure security as part of daily responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Expertise in research protocols and handling of human and mouse samples.
• Strong background in cancer research.
• Commitment to writing and submitting competitive grant applications as PI or co-PI under mentorship.
• Aspiration to achieve scientific independence through collaborative projects.

Responsibilities

• Participate in training of research scientists, postdoctoral fellows, clinical fellows, graduate students, medical students, and technicians.
• Be a collaborative and friendly member/leader of a large cancer research group.
• Maintain security and integrity of critical infrastructure as defined by policy; adherence is a condition of hire and employment.

Skills

Research protocols

Sample processing

Molecular biology

Biochemistry

Cell biology

Immunology

Flow cytometry

Tissue culture

Tools

Flow cytometer

Job description

• Prior expertise and knowledge in research clinical protocols, processing of human and mouse blood and tissue samples, molecular biology, biochemistry, cell biology, immunology, flow cytometry, and tissue culture.
• Strong and the comprehensive background in cancer research.
• Commitment to write and submit competitive grant applications as principal investigator or co-investigator under the oversight of a research mentor.
• Aspiration and resourcefulness to achieve greater scientific independence through the development of collaborative research projects.
• Participate in the training of research scientists, postdoctoral fellows, clinical fellows, graduate, medical and the college students, as well as laboratory technicians.
• A collaborative and friendly member/leader of a large cancer research group including research scientists, clinicians, statisticians, trainees, and supportive staff

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, paid time off, retirement, tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition.

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: 182374
• Employee Status: Regular
• Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 0
• Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 0
• Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 0
• FLSA: exempt and not eligible for overtime pay
• Work Location: Onsite

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