Instructor, Research Faculty Appointment (RFA) - Translational Molecular Pathology

UT MD Anderson Cancer Center•Houston, TX

About The Position

This position involves performing research activities independently, including the design and execution of research experiments. The role requires conferring with a supervisor to discuss project objectives and, with guidance, developing detailed written procedures for experiments. The individual will manage and prioritize multiple research projects simultaneously while meeting established timelines, and compile, analyze, and organize research data for publications, grant submissions, and research protocols. Additionally, the role includes performing laboratory operational duties such as procurement of supplies, organization, ensuring compliance with environmental health and safety requirements, and adhering to laboratory safety standards. A significant part of the role involves developing, implementing, and maintaining Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for new laboratory platforms and assays, as well as monitoring and maintaining laboratory supply inventories. Collaboration with internal and external research partners, training research personnel and students, and presenting research findings are key aspects. The position also requires accurate data entry and maintenance in laboratory notebooks and electronic systems, performing quality control and assurance processes, and preparing visual materials for reports and presentations. Proficiency in computer applications like Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Prism is necessary, along with clear communication of research results and interpretation of instructions.

Requirements

Design and execution of research experiments
Develop detailed written procedures outlining the steps required to conduct experiments
Manage and prioritize multiple research projects simultaneously
Compile, analyze, and organize research data
Procurement of supplies
Organization
Compliance with environmental health and safety requirements
Adherence to laboratory safety standards
Development, implementation, and maintenance of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
Monitor and maintain laboratory supply inventories
Participate in collaborative research activities
Train research personnel and students
Present research findings and data
Prepare final reports and documentation
Acquire new skills and support colleagues
Accurately enter, maintain, and manage research data in laboratory notebooks and electronic data systems
Perform, document, and maintain required quality control and quality assurance processes
Maintain detailed, accurate records of experimental procedures, data, and protocols
Prepare graphs, tables, slides, and other visual materials
Assist supervisors and senior research staff with the preparation of reports, publications, and grant materials
Maintain proficiency in required computer applications, including Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Prism
Clearly communicate research results
Effectively interpret instructions from the principal investigator and research team members

Responsibilities

Perform research activities independently, including the design and execution of research experiments.
Confer with the supervisor to discuss project objectives and, with guidance, develop detailed written procedures outlining the steps required to conduct experiments prior to initiation.
Manage and prioritize multiple research projects simultaneously while meeting established timelines.
Compile, analyze, and organize research data for use in publications, grant submissions, and research protocols.
Perform laboratory operational duties, including procurement of supplies, organization, compliance with environmental health and safety requirements, and adherence to laboratory safety standards.
Play a significant role in the development, implementation, and maintenance of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for new laboratory platforms and assays.
Monitor and maintain laboratory supply inventories to ensure continuity of research operations and workflow efficiency.
Participate in collaborative research activities within MD Anderson and with external research partners.
Train research personnel and students on established laboratory assays, methodologies, and the proper operation of laboratory equipment.
Present research findings and data at internal meetings, external conferences, and professional forums.
Prepare final reports and documentation in required formats by designated deadlines.
Demonstrate a willingness to acquire new skills and support colleagues in the implementation of new techniques and methodologies.
Accurately enter, maintain, and manage research data in laboratory notebooks and electronic data systems.
Perform, document, and maintain required quality control and quality assurance processes.
Maintain detailed, accurate records of experimental procedures, data, and protocols.
Prepare graphs, tables, slides, and other visual materials using appropriate software or manual methods.
Assist supervisors and senior research staff with the preparation of reports, publications, and grant materials.
Maintain proficiency in required computer applications, including Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Prism.
Clearly communicate research results and effectively interpret instructions from the principal investigator and research team members.