Research Scientist
MD Anderson
Houston, TX 77030
$68,500 - $102,500 a year
Description
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
Applies technical expertise and experience to plan, coordinate, design, supervise and carry out research projects. The Research Scientist position will support and advance research initiatives focused on chimeric antigen receptors (CARs). This role involves engineering primary immune cells-such as natural killer (NK) cells and cytotoxic T cells-to selectively target cancer cells. The Research Scientist will also contribute to the development of analytical tools and algorithms tailored to address scientific challenges within the CAR-NK platform.
The ideal candidate will have experience in Immunotherapy, Cell Therapy, or CAR-NK therapy. Experience with Bioinformatics may also be preferred.
JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES
Scientific Management/Collaboration
Scientific Writing and Publications
Technology Platforms
Other duties assigned
Education
Required: Masters degree in one of the natural sciences or related field.
Experience
Required: Four years of experience in experimental or scientific work. With PhD, no experience required. With Medical degree, two years of experience in experimental or scientific work.
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
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SUMMARY
Applies technical expertise and experience to plan, coordinate, design, supervise and carry out research projects. The Research Scientist position will support and advance research initiatives focused on chimeric antigen receptors (CARs). This role involves engineering primary immune cells-such as natural killer (NK) cells and cytotoxic T cells-to selectively target cancer cells. The Research Scientist will also contribute to the development of analytical tools and algorithms tailored to address scientific challenges within the CAR-NK platform.
The ideal candidate will have experience in Immunotherapy, Cell Therapy, or CAR-NK therapy. Experience with Bioinformatics may also be preferred.
JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES
Scientific Management/Collaboration
- Collaborates with the leadership to finalize project SOP and best practices
- Prepares data analysis and close out reports related to each project
- Contributes to the overall scientific management of CAR NK projects
- Provides scientific input, including assistance in the design of preclinical and translational research, interpretation of data and design of follow-up experiments, troubleshooting issues, and providing results and conclusions to program leadership, collaborators, and co-workers.
- Complete laboratory work if necessary and integral to the completion of a scientific project.
Scientific Writing and Publications
- Authors, coordinates, and creates technical reports, abstracts, slide presentations, spreadsheets, posters, and manuscripts for submission to corporate and federal sponsors, conferences, and scientific journals.
- Supports production of medical illustrations, publication graphics, scientific posters, and slide presentations for national and international meetings.
Technology Platforms
- Analyzes data, develops and assists others in the development of formalisms, algorithms and software for complex applications.
- Maintains software tools and infrastructure for resolving specific problems.
- Assists in the development, testing and revision of programs.
- Proven experience in using flow cytometry software such as, FlowJo
- Proficiency in analyzing Mass Cytometry and spectral flow data using software packages.
Other duties assigned
Education
Required: Masters degree in one of the natural sciences or related field.
Experience
Required: Four years of experience in experimental or scientific work. With PhD, no experience required. With Medical degree, two years of experience in experimental or scientific work.
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: 176370
- Employment Status: Full-Time
- Employee Status: Regular
- Work Week: Day/Evening
- Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 68,500
- Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 85,500
- Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 102,500
- FLSA: exempt and not eligible for overtime pay
- Fund Type: Soft
- Work Location: Onsite
- Pivotal Position: Yes
- Referral Bonus Available?: Yes
- Relocation Assistance Available?: Yes
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