Research Associate 1

CO2000 H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 27,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Paid Time Off

Retirement

Parental Leave

Job summary

CO2000 H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute, Inc. seeks a Research Associate 1 to join the Center for Antibody & Protein Engineering (CAPE).

The role focuses on molecular cloning, protein expression and purification, and yeast surface display, while supporting daily lab operations. The candidate will contribute to ongoing projects and may pursue independent research opportunities based on interest and qualifications; strong teamwork and communication are essential in

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in science in biology, biochemistry, bioengineering or related field required.
• Research training in molecular biology or biochemistry required; familiarity with structural biology, cancer biology or immunology preferred.
• Ability to work independently and in a team with good written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Cloning recombinant DNA constructs including plasmid design, DNA prep, transformation and sequence verification.
• Maintain cell cultures and conduct yeast surface display experiments with library handling and selection assays.
• Express and purify proteins in bacterial, insect, and mammalian systems using standard chromatography methods.
• Handle lab management duties: equipment maintenance, reagents generation, and purchase orders.

Skills

Independent work

Team collaboration

Written and verbal communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in science (biology/biochemistry/bioengineering)

Research training in molecular biology/biochemistry

Job description

Working at Moffitt is both a career and a mission: to contribute to the prevention and cure of cancer. As the only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center based in Florida, Moffitt employs some of the best and brightest minds from around the world. Join a dedicated team of nearly 11,000 who are shaping the future we envision. Moffitt has been recognized as a Best and Brightest Company to Work For in the Nation and is continually named one of the Tampa Bay Times’ Top Workplaces.

Summary

We are seeking to recruit a Research Associate 1 to work in the Center for Antibody & Protein Engineering (CAPE) at Moffitt Cancer Center. The CAPE is a newly formed initiative focused on the development of next-generation cancer immunotherapies.

Position Highlights

The successful candidate will contribute to ongoing research projects involving molecular cloning, protein expression and purification, and yeast surface display, while also supporting day-to-day laboratory management and ordering activities. Depending on interest and qualification, this position offers opportunities to further develop scientific skills such as the independent pursuit of research projects.

Responsibilities

• Cloning recombinant DNA constructs including plasmid design, DNA preparation, transformation, and sequence verification
• Maintaining cell cultures
• Conduct yeast surface display experiment, including library handling, expression analysis, and selection assays
• Express and purify proteins in bacterial, insect and mammalian expression systems using standard biochemical techniques (e.g., affinity chromatography, size-exclusion chromatography)
• The candidate will also be responsible for lab management duties such as equipment maintenance, generation of common reagents, and purchase orders

Credentials and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in science in biology, biochemistry, bioengineering or in a related field is required and research training experience
• Research training experience in molecular biology or biochemistry is required, and familiarity in the areas of structural biology, cancer biology or immunology is preferred
• The successful applicant should be able to work both independently and as part of a team, and good written and verbal communication skills are essential for the candidate to collaborate with others within the research group and outside

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, Retirement, Parental Leave and more

Salary Range

Salary Range $19.65 - $29.94

Salary ranges posted for this position represent the expected base pay range for the role. Actual compensation may vary based on location and a variety of job-related factors, including experience, skills, education, and internal equity among Team Members in similar positions. We are committed to maintaining fair and equitable pay practices and regularly review compensation to ensure alignment across our workforce.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Moffitt Cancer Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, or protected veteran or disabled status. We seek candidates whose skills, and personal and professional experience, have prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity and excellence.

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