Immunology Research Scientist - Cancer Biology
- Requisition #: 173007
- Location: Houston, TX
- Posted Date: 2/5/2025
SUMMARY
The primary responsibility of the Research Scientist is to plan, organize, coordinate, direct, and actively participate in scientific research projects. The role involves assigning and reviewing the work of subordinates, setting specific goals or objectives to be achieved, evaluating research data, and revising techniques or approaches to address work-related challenges. The Research Scientist operates independently in the design and initiation of research experiments and is responsible for designing, developing, or adapting new experimental methods and equipment to obtain desired results. The role also includes compiling, writing, and submitting research reports to superiors, as well as planning and supervising the training of technicians and other laboratory personnel in proper laboratory techniques, equipment usage, and safety procedures. Additionally, the Research Scientist will present research findings to professional groups, prepare scientific data for publication, and assist with grant applications.
JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES
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.
Experience Preferred - Experience in Immunology
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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The primary responsibility of the Research Scientist is to plan, organize, coordinate, direct, and actively participate in scientific research projects. The role involves assigning and reviewing the work of subordinates, setting specific goals or objectives to be achieved, evaluating research data, and revising techniques or approaches to address work-related challenges. The Research Scientist operates independently in the design and initiation of research experiments and is responsible for designing, developing, or adapting new experimental methods and equipment to obtain desired results. The role also includes compiling, writing, and submitting research reports to superiors, as well as planning and supervising the training of technicians and other laboratory personnel in proper laboratory techniques, equipment usage, and safety procedures. Additionally, the Research Scientist will present research findings to professional groups, prepare scientific data for publication, and assist with grant applications.
JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES
- Research Design and Implementation
Plans, organizes, coordinates, directs, and participates in scientific research projects. - Review of Research Results
Assigns and reviews work of subordinates, sets specific goals or objectives to be attained, evaluates resulting research data, and revises techniques or approaches to work-related challenges. - Equipment Maintenance
Supervises the design, development, or adaptation of equipment used in experiments or research to achieve desired results. Plans and supervises the training of technicians and laboratory personnel on proper laboratory techniques, equipment use, and safety procedures. - Report Writing
Compiles, writes, and submits research reports to superiors. - Data Analysis
Analyzes and evaluates research data, revises techniques and approaches to address work problems. Collaborates with the Principal Investigator on projects focused on anti-cancer immunity and metabolism within the tumor microenvironment. Participates in adopting new techniques and developing new skills to enhance research efforts. - Other Duties
Performs other duties as 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.
Experience Preferred - Experience in Immunology
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: 173007
- Employment Status: Full-Time
- Employee Status: Regular
- Work Week: Days
- Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 66,500
- Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 83,000
- Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 99,500
- FLSA: exempt and not eligible for overtime pay
- Fund Type: Soft
- Work Location: Onsite
- Pivotal Position: Yes
- Referral Bonus Available?: No
- Relocation Assistance Available?: Yes
- Science Jobs: Yes
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