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Institute Associate Scientist III Translational Biology
EDUCATON:
Required: Bachelor's degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Enzymology, Pharmacology, Chemistry or related field.
Preferred: Master's degree in Master's degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Enzymology, Pharmacology, Chemistry, or related field.
EXPERIENCE:
Required: Three years of relevant research experience in lab. With preferred degree, one year of required experience.
Preferred: In vivo pharmacology experience including animal handling, dosing, and conducting drug PK/PD and efficacy studies with mice is required; experience with radiation for imaging and/or therapy is preferred.
Experience with in vivo models including subcutaneous and orthotopic xenografts and/or genetically engineered models of cancer.
Hands-on experience administering test agents by gavage or intravenous and intraperitoneal injections.
Ability to perform tumor measurements.
Prior experience with minor animal survival and non-survival surgery for specimen collection and characterization.
Experience with in vivo imaging modalities and the evaluation of tissues and biological fluids for molecular and/or biochemical endpoints are desired.
Experience with PET/CT SPECT/CT animal imaging.
The position requires a highly self-motivated individual, with outstanding organizational skills, the ability to effectively present results and conclusions to co-workers, collaborators, and manager. Ability to work well under pressure and drive personal and team objectives that impact critical timelines is expected. A collaborative attitude is essential for this position.
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
