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Instructor, Research Faculty Appointment, Translational Molecular Pathology
Essential Functions:
Assay Techniques. Perform assays for cellular toxicity, fluorescence microscopy, protein complex purification from cultured cells, biochemical assays for ubiquitin and RNA substrate binding, DNA break repair assays, biochemical reconstitution assays, RNA-sequencing, DNA replication and genome stability assays, protein and nucleic acid analyses, including spatial analyses, from pathology tissues to reveal disease biology and enable characterization of biomarkers for early cancer diagnosis and disease monitoring.
Assay Development. Molecular assays for early cancer diagnosis and disease monitoring in reference to immune and genomic biomarkers in oligometastatic genitourinary tumors will be developed. This individual must comply with institutional rules that follow OSHA regulations.
Evaluation and Cataloguing Pathology Samples. Pathology samples may be collected for research will be evaluated by this individual in collaboration with a clinical pathologist with expertise in this area. The individual will maintain records of patient informed consents, contact outside pathology institutions when needed, and maintain good records of incoming samples. This individual will always follow good laboratory practices and HIPPA when dealing with these samples.
Preparation of Chemical, Reagent and Dyes. Requires weighing, mixing and aliquoting a variety of chemicals, reagents and dyes, some of which are noted as toxic and/or carcinogenic. Standard laboratory equipment is used such as magnetic mixers, pH meters, balances, centrifuges, pipetters, water baths, etc. Requires good visual skills and knowledge of the various chemicals, reagents and dyes.
Presentation of Research Results. Individual will travel to scientific meetings as necessary to present results of experiments and make ready results for publications of manuscript/abstracts. In addition, must prepare for publication in peer review scientific journals.
Requires maintaining meticulous record of experimental data and protocols whereby individual will sit for long periods of time in addition to going to library. Will use computer analysis to provide slides and graphs of data. Must be able to communicate in a clear and understandable manner.
Marginal Functions:
Read scientific articles and references. Communicate and collaborate verbally and in print with other investigators at UTMDACC and other institutions. Use computer to record data and prepare presentations of data. Read and retain knowledge of instructions for all machines and equipment utilized in laboratory. Prepare and edit manuscripts, scientific presentations and abstracts. Must be able to do library work such as searches and retrievals, use of TexSearch, BRS Colleague, etc.
Doctorate-level degree in a field appropriate to faculty role, department mission.
At least 2 years postdoctoral experience preferred (unless not required for discipline) or equivalent time as a basic scientist.
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, paid time off, retirement, tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition.
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
