The primary purpose of this Research Investigator position is to apply technical expertise and experience to coordinate, design and carry out research projects. This will include processing FFPE and tissue samples and preparing them for next-generation sequencing experiments, maintain laboratory equipment, samples and reagents, and conduct raw sequencing data processing and preliminary analysis.JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIESLab Duties
Dissociate human and animal tissue and FFPE samples and prepare them for NGS-compatible experiments.
Performs tissue and cell culture work, tissue staining (e.g. H&E stain) PCR, qPCR, DNA, RNA isolation and quality control.
Conduct epigenomic profiling experiments using assays, including CUT&RUN, CUT&Tag, CUTAC, scCUT&Tag and scMulti-Tag.
May function in a separate and independent manner in the design and initiation of research experiments.
Determines specific goals or objectives to be obtained.
Data Management
Assists with administrative responsibilities associated with collecting human and animal tissue and FFPE samples. Records and evaluates data quality in accordance with methods requested
Writes protocols and performs molecular biology experiments
Maintains records of human samples received, data produced and their location
Conduct raw sequencing data processing, quality control and customized preliminary data analysis in a case-by-case manner
General Lab Organization and Lab Safety
Aids and supports the PI in the research and laboratory maintenance and organization efforts
Places orders for reagents, equipment, and other items as needed. Constructs, assembles and operates laboratory apparatus and equipment. Maintains lab safety and organization
Train students and new members in research procedures and in the use of laboratory equipment. Participate and help other lab members with ongoing projects in the lab
Assist with the preparation of grant applications and progress reports
EDUCAITON:Required: Bachelor's degree in one of the natural sciences or related field.Preferred: PhD in one of the natural sciences or related field.EXPERIENCE:Required: Five years of experience in scientific or experimental research work. With preferred degree, three years of required experience.Preferred: Genomic, cancer research, molecular, immunohistochemistry and CRISPR experience.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.htmlAdditional Information
Requisition ID: 172115
Employment Status: Full-Time
Employee Status: Regular
Work Week: Days
Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 57,500
Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 72,000
Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 86,500
FLSA: exempt and not eligible for overtime pay
Fund Type: Soft
Work Location: Onsite
Pivotal Position: No
Referral Bonus Available?: Yes
Relocation Assistance Available?: Yes
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