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Research Investigator- Cancer Systems Imaging

Employer
University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
Location
Houston, Texas
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
Sep 17, 2021

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Discipline
Health Sciences
Organization Type
Healthcare/Hospital

Job Details

MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center is to eliminate cancer in Texas, the nation, and the world through outstanding programs that integrate patient care, research and prevention, and through education for undergraduate and graduate students, trainees, professionals, employees and the public.

SUMMARY

The primary purpose of the Research Investigator is to assist the Principal Investigator with scientific research projects. The Research Investigator functions in a separate and semi-independent manner in the design and initiation of research experiments. Designs, develops or adapts literature procedures used in experiments or research to obtain desired results. With the PI, determines specific goals or objectives to be obtained, evaluates research data and develops and revises techniques or approaches to work problems. Monitors the use of laboratory equipment and implements safety procedures. Complies, writes and submits project results to superiors.

JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES

Experimental Design Designs and executes the synthesis of organic compounds for therapeutic and imaging applications. Carries out the purification of synthetic products and confirms their structure by nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) and/or mass spectrometry. May perform additional compound characterization as required. Will work with principal investigator and his team in conducting and designing experiments. With the PI, determines specific goals or objectives to be obtained, evaluates research data and develops and revises techniques or approaches to work problems.

Research Management Monitors synthetic organic chemistry operations and ensures a safe chemistry environment. Under the supervision of the PI, will design, develop or adapt literature procedures to obtain desired results.

Data Collection and Analysis Utilize NMR/MR software such as MestreNova or TopSpin to process data. Using Excel and GraphPad, analyze experimental data. Assist the principal investigator with compiling, writing and submitting experimental results for patent, publication, and grant writing purposes.

Data Presentation and Manuscript Preparation Will record all documentation for synthetic procedures and compound analysis for publication and for compliance. With the assistance of the Principal Investigator, will compile, write and submit project results to superiors

Other Duties as Assigned

Required Education: Bachelor's degree in one of the natural sciences or related field.

Preferred Education: Post Doctorate

Required Experience: Five years of experience in scientific or experimental research work. With preferred degree, three years of required experience.

Preferred Experience: Deep experience in synthetic organic chemistry, reaction design, compound purification, chromatography, and crystallization. Deep experience in NMR-based structure assignment and mass spectrometry. Proven ability to execute multi-step organic syntheses and scale-up reactions. Proficient in Excel and GraphPad.

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

Company

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 2023 rankings. It is one of the nation's original three comprehensive cancer centers designated by the National Cancer Institute.

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