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

Assists in the development and design of clinical and translational research goals and objectives. Prepares data and information related to protocols, grants, abstracts, and manuscript submission in Dr. Kim lab (Surgical Oncology).
JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIESTranslational Research Projects Plans, organizes, coordinates, and participates in scientific clinical research projects. Assists the Principal Investigator in the development and design of clinical and translational research to ensure value and feasibility of proposal. Functions in a separate and independent manner in planning, design, coordination and initiation of research experiments. Designs, develops or adapts equipment used in the experiments or research to obtain desired results. Conducts mouse surgery and in vivo tumor growth experiments.
Data Analysis Designs and maintains management reports on the databases for various research studies. Analyzes and evaluates research data and revises techniques and approaches to work problems.
Publications/ Manuscripts and Presentations Collaborates on the research findings and participates in the presentation of research results via verbal presentations, abstracts, publications, and posters. Compose technical reports, abstracts, slide presentations, spreadsheets, posters, and manuscripts for submission to corporate and federal sponsors, conferences, and scientific journals.
Training and Oversight Selects and manages laboratory personnel. Reviews and evaluates research activity of laboratory and research personnel. Develops approaches for training and oversight of other research scientists and junior staff on all aspects including data and literature compilation and analysis and as needed prior to publication. Responsible for laboratory equipment and implementing safety procedures. Writes detailed standard protocols for research procedures.
Other duties as assigned

REQUIRED EDUCATION:

Masters degree in one of the natural sciences or related field.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

PHD or Medical degree.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

Six years experience in experimental or scientific work. With PhD or Medical degree, three years experience in experimental or scientific work.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE/SKILLS:

Research lab experience; In vitro Molecular Biology (tissue culture, gene expression, knockdowns), In vivo Molecular Biology (Transgenic and experimental mice handling, animal colony management, xenograft experiments), excellent written and oral communication skills and data analysis.
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: 169540
• Employment Status: Full-Time
• Employee Status: Regular
• Work Week: Days
• Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 77,500
• Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 97,000
• Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 116,500
• FLSA: exempt and not eligible for overtime pay
• Fund Type: Soft
• Work Location: Onsite
• Pivotal Position: Yes
• Referral Bonus Available?: No
• Relocation Assistance Available?: No
• Science Jobs: Yes

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