What are the responsibilities and job description for the Research Investigator - Pulmonary Medicine Research position at MD Anderson?
The primary purpose of the Research Investigator position is to direct, plan, and participate in department research activities and projects under the direction of the Principal Investigator. Functions in a separate and independent manner in the design and initiation of research experiments. Determines specific goals or objectives to be obtained, evaluates research data and develops and revises techniques or approaches to work problems. Assists in the planning/training of research work activity for assigned laboratory, research, and medical personnel. Compiles, writes, and submits project results to Principal Investigator. Develops protocols for lab use. Presents findings of research projects to professional groups and prepares scientific documents for publication.
JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES
Laboratory Experiments and Results Functions in a separate and independent manner in the design and initiation of research experiments. Requires exercise of considerable imagination, initiative, and inventiveness in planning and executing the details of experiments and in evaluating and interpreting the results. Determines specific goals or objectives to be obtained, evaluates research data and develops and revises techniques or approaches to work problems. Must be knowledgeable of the specific research needs for these projects. Develops protocols for lab use. Follows existing written, step-by-step procedures and/or develops procedures outlining the specific actions required to conduct the experiment before proceeding. Ensures that written procedure is sufficiently detailed to allow future personnel to duplicate experiment. Acquires in advance all necessary supplies to conduct an experiment. Plans and organizes steps of experiment and appropriate use of time before proceeding. Accomplishes work in a reasonable time span. Ensures that work area is clean and organized at all times. Oversees and/or collects, records and accurately calculates experimental data. Samples are interpreted by means of reading a computer-generated printout or by manually counting. Performs essential calculations needed for the analysis of experimental results. Verifies all calculations twice, to ensure the accuracy of data. Prepares graphs and charts from experimental data by using computer, keyboard and statistical software programs. Evaluates and interprets data as required. Compiles, writes and submits project results to Principal Investigator. Presents findings of research projects to professional groups and prepares scientific documents for publication.
Experimental Techniques and Training Participates in the development and revision of experimental techniques and records (by handwriting or using computer and keyboard) procedures used and results obtained. Adjusts and reacts positively to changes in the work environment by reorganizing priorities quickly and efficiently. Maintains a professional attitude and a high level of quality at all times. Visually reads selected literature pertaining to laboratory research projects as requested by the Principal Investigator. Initiates library searches for current literature on new techniques that may be beneficial to the laboratory research program. Identifies experimental procedures outlined in literature and ways to implement them into laboratory research projects with Principal Investigator. Obtains information and training on new techniques and procedures from other departments within M. D. Anderson Cancer Center. Recommends changes needed in experimental techniques and implements as approved by Principal Investigator. Assists in the planning/training and research work activity for assigned laboratory, research, and medical personnel. Trains and assists medical fellows, laboratory and research personnel in the design of experiments and in the use of different Molecular Biology and other techniques including designing primers, designing siRNA to down regulate several genes, isolation of RNA, synthesis of cDNA, running PCR, MTT assay, genetic modification and genotyping of mice, microbe growth and experimental challenge of mice and cell culture systems, completion and bioinformatic analysis of Omics/big data experiments, etc.
Equipment Operation and Lab Safety Designs, develops, or adapts equipment used in experiments or research to obtain desired results. Operates and maintains laboratory equipment. Provides personnel verbal and/or written instruction on the operation and maintenance of all laboratory equipment before using initially or as required. Reads equipment operation manuals and procedure manuals when necessary and as available. Instructs new personnel in the proper use and care of equipment. Must be able to manipulate laboratory stools to the appropriate counter height and roll, while sitting, to the appropriate area where the experiment is being conducted. Manipulates knobs and buttons on laboratory equipment using fine motor skills. Visually checks to ensure all equipment is operating properly and experiment is progressing as anticipated. Reports problems and/or possible problems with the operation of equipment to Principal Investigator. Turns off equipment after using and cleans based on the approved procedure.
Oversees the use of laboratory equipment and implements safety procedures. Demonstrates and practices laboratory safety precautions. Attends annual safety courses required by MDACC and others as necessary. Handles, stores, and disposes of chemically hazardous materials, and biohazardous materials in procedure specified to meet MDACC safety guidelines. Follows manufacturers' guidelines regarding the safe handling of all laboratory equipment.
Request and order supplies including media for tissue culture, reagents for gene expression analyses, reagents for microbial challenge experiments, and procurement of necessary bioinformatic support to complete analyses.
Education: Bachelor's degree in one of the natural sciences or related field.
Preferred Education: Master's Level Degree
Experience: Five years of experience in scientific or experimental research work. With preferred degree, three years of required 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.html
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JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES
Laboratory Experiments and Results Functions in a separate and independent manner in the design and initiation of research experiments. Requires exercise of considerable imagination, initiative, and inventiveness in planning and executing the details of experiments and in evaluating and interpreting the results. Determines specific goals or objectives to be obtained, evaluates research data and develops and revises techniques or approaches to work problems. Must be knowledgeable of the specific research needs for these projects. Develops protocols for lab use. Follows existing written, step-by-step procedures and/or develops procedures outlining the specific actions required to conduct the experiment before proceeding. Ensures that written procedure is sufficiently detailed to allow future personnel to duplicate experiment. Acquires in advance all necessary supplies to conduct an experiment. Plans and organizes steps of experiment and appropriate use of time before proceeding. Accomplishes work in a reasonable time span. Ensures that work area is clean and organized at all times. Oversees and/or collects, records and accurately calculates experimental data. Samples are interpreted by means of reading a computer-generated printout or by manually counting. Performs essential calculations needed for the analysis of experimental results. Verifies all calculations twice, to ensure the accuracy of data. Prepares graphs and charts from experimental data by using computer, keyboard and statistical software programs. Evaluates and interprets data as required. Compiles, writes and submits project results to Principal Investigator. Presents findings of research projects to professional groups and prepares scientific documents for publication.
Experimental Techniques and Training Participates in the development and revision of experimental techniques and records (by handwriting or using computer and keyboard) procedures used and results obtained. Adjusts and reacts positively to changes in the work environment by reorganizing priorities quickly and efficiently. Maintains a professional attitude and a high level of quality at all times. Visually reads selected literature pertaining to laboratory research projects as requested by the Principal Investigator. Initiates library searches for current literature on new techniques that may be beneficial to the laboratory research program. Identifies experimental procedures outlined in literature and ways to implement them into laboratory research projects with Principal Investigator. Obtains information and training on new techniques and procedures from other departments within M. D. Anderson Cancer Center. Recommends changes needed in experimental techniques and implements as approved by Principal Investigator. Assists in the planning/training and research work activity for assigned laboratory, research, and medical personnel. Trains and assists medical fellows, laboratory and research personnel in the design of experiments and in the use of different Molecular Biology and other techniques including designing primers, designing siRNA to down regulate several genes, isolation of RNA, synthesis of cDNA, running PCR, MTT assay, genetic modification and genotyping of mice, microbe growth and experimental challenge of mice and cell culture systems, completion and bioinformatic analysis of Omics/big data experiments, etc.
Equipment Operation and Lab Safety Designs, develops, or adapts equipment used in experiments or research to obtain desired results. Operates and maintains laboratory equipment. Provides personnel verbal and/or written instruction on the operation and maintenance of all laboratory equipment before using initially or as required. Reads equipment operation manuals and procedure manuals when necessary and as available. Instructs new personnel in the proper use and care of equipment. Must be able to manipulate laboratory stools to the appropriate counter height and roll, while sitting, to the appropriate area where the experiment is being conducted. Manipulates knobs and buttons on laboratory equipment using fine motor skills. Visually checks to ensure all equipment is operating properly and experiment is progressing as anticipated. Reports problems and/or possible problems with the operation of equipment to Principal Investigator. Turns off equipment after using and cleans based on the approved procedure.
Oversees the use of laboratory equipment and implements safety procedures. Demonstrates and practices laboratory safety precautions. Attends annual safety courses required by MDACC and others as necessary. Handles, stores, and disposes of chemically hazardous materials, and biohazardous materials in procedure specified to meet MDACC safety guidelines. Follows manufacturers' guidelines regarding the safe handling of all laboratory equipment.
Request and order supplies including media for tissue culture, reagents for gene expression analyses, reagents for microbial challenge experiments, and procurement of necessary bioinformatic support to complete analyses.
Education: Bachelor's degree in one of the natural sciences or related field.
Preferred Education: Master's Level Degree
Experience: Five years of experience in scientific or experimental research work. With preferred degree, three years of required 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.html
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- Requisition ID: 166025
- 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?: No
- Relocation Assistance Available?: No
- Science Jobs: No
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