The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston is one of the world's most respected centers focused on cancer patient care, research, education and prevention. It was named the nation's No. 1 hospital for cancer care in U.S. News & World Report’s 2018 rankings. It is one of the nation's original three comprehensive cancer centers designated by the National Cancer Institute.
The School of Health Professions, in concert with the mission and visions of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, is committed to the education of health care professionals, through formal academic programs that award institutional certificates and degrees in health sciences.
The SHP Education Coordinator will provide student laboratory and didactic training and
mentoring in the Diagnostic Genetics (DG) SHP program.
Instruction of SHP Diagnostic Genetics (DG) graduate (Master of Science)
students
Designs
and implements molecular biology experiments and molecular diagnostic tests using
PCRs, WGS, WES, transcriptome, and targeted NGS requiring DNA/RNA extractions
from clinical specimen, e.g., blood, FFPE slides, liquid biopsies; assists in
curriculum development; teach advanced molecular biology, molecular
diagnostics or statistical genetics. Develops student learning objectives and
assessment rubrics; Documents and evaluates DG students’ clinical lab
competencies, presentations and clinical lab hours.
Administrative coordination for SHP DG students
Maintain
EH&S for the DG laboratories.Lab
supplies ordering and equipment maintenance.Participates in the evaluation of the program effectiveness.
Education
Required: Bachelor's degree.
Preferred: Master's or PhD degree.
Experience
Required: Three years of relevant experience. May substitute additional experience for required education on a one to one basis.
Preferred: Three years experience with Next Gen Sequencing and Molecular biology.
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
