Postdoctoral Research Fellow Cancer Levine Cancer Institute Pharmacology

Atrium Health; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a research scientist to design experiments and conduct research in pharmacogenomics. The role involves analyzing data, writing scientific publications, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. Candidates should have an MD or PhD in relevant fields and significant research experience.

Qualifications

• 3 years of relevant pre-doctoral research experience required.
• Experience in cell cultures and biochemical techniques preferred.

Responsibilities

• Designs experiments and conducts research procedures.
• Analyzes data for pharmacogenomics studies.
• Writes experimental protocols and assists in grant applications.

Skills

Cell Culture

Biochemical Techniques

Data Analysis

Scientific Writing

Education

MD, PhD in Proteomics, Biochemistry, Biology, or Bioinformatics

PharmD, MD, and/or PhD in pharmaceutical sciences, pharmacology, molecular biology

Tools

Database Management Systems

Scripting Languages

Job description

Overview

Job Summary

Designs experiments and conducts research procedures with other team members with minimal supervision. Develops research ideas and plans, conducts experiments, analyzes and prepares data for publication and presentation. Writes experimental protocols, abstracts, and manuscripts for publication, and assists in preparation of grant applications.

Essential Functions

• Performs cell preparations and cultures; maintains cell lines, treats, harvests, and analyzes cell cultures and/or suitable animal tissues, including human tissues.
• Performs analyses using biochemical techniques.
• Establishes database management system.
• Produces abstracts and manuscripts for publication and presentation at scientific meetings.
• Assists with preparation of grant applications.
• Assists in the development of new methodology in sample preparation, and analysis of samples for molecular and biochemical analyses.
• Instructs and trains other laboratory employees in the use of the laboratory instruments, equipment, and techniques.
• Coordinates with other researchers.
• Performs laboratory experiments as it relates to pharmacogenomics research, including DNA extraction and genotyping using various techniques like targeted genotyping, microarray, and sequencing
• Collects data from patient charts for research use
• Analyzes data for pharmacogenomics studies
• Develops novel proposals for research studies with a focus on genetics, pharmacogenomics, and hematologic malignancies
• Works with a multidisciplinary team of researchers, data analysts, biostatisticians, bioinformaticians, and other academics
• Performs scientific writing to generate grant proposals, abstracts, and manuscripts

Physical Requirements

Involves long periods of sitting or standing and some walking. Occasional lifting is necessary. Must be able to work with small mammals.

Education, Experience and Certifications

MD, PhD or both in Proteomics, Biochemistry, Biology, or Bioinformatics required. 3 years of relevant pre-doctoral research experience required. Experience in cell cultures, biochemical techniques such as subcellular fractionation, MudPIT, and Western blot analysis preferred. Prior experience in database establishment and scripting languages preferred.

PharmD, MD, and/or PhD in pharmaceutical sciences, pharmacology, molecular biology, or a related field is preferred. At least one year of laboratory and/or clinical research experience is preferred.