RESEARCH ASSOCIATE II

Moffitt Cancer Center•Tampa, FL

35d

About The Position

At Moffitt Cancer Center, we strive to be the leader in understanding the complexity of cancer and applying these insights to contribute to the prevention and cure of cancer. Our diverse team of over 9,000 are dedicated to serving our patients and creating a workspace where every individual is recognized and appreciated. For this reason, Moffitt has been recognized on the 2023 Forbes list of America's Best Large Employers and America's Best Employers for Women, Computerworld magazine's list of 100 Best Places to Work in Information Technology, DiversityInc Top Hospitals & Health Systems and continually named one of the Tampa Bay Time's Top Workplace. Additionally, Moffitt is proud to have earned the prestigious Magnet designation in recognition of its nursing excellence. Moffitt is a National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center based in Florida, and the leading cancer hospital in both Florida and the Southeast. We are a top 10 nationally ranked cancer center by Newsweek and have been nationally ranked by U.S. News & World Report since 1999. Working at Moffitt is both a career and a mission: to contribute to the prevention and cure of cancer. Join our committed team and help shape the future we envision. Summary Dr. Bonini's research is focused on molecular mechanisms driving cancer progression to metastasis and drug resistance. In particular, we are interested in metabolic drivers of chromatin remodeling including but not limited to mitochondrial generated metabolites and reactive oxygen species (please see Palma, et. al. Cell Reports, 2024). We are looking for a motivated Research Associate II responsible for conducting specialized independent research. The successful candidate will be incentivized to drive research concerning his/her/their research project as well as work collaboratively with others in the laboratory and in the institution under the direct supervision of Dr. Bonini. Position Highlights: Work in a dynamic environment with opportunities to collaborate with biomedical data scientists, software engineers, cancer biology researchers, and physicians. The Ideal Candidate: Ability to conduct biological research experiments and analysis using scientific methods and techniques. Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others and communicate clearly verbally and in writing. Experience with basic Biochem lab. techniques and technologies including: Cell Culture, PCR, Cloning, viability assays, Western blotting, Microscopy/imaging, Tissue staining and analysis. We also seek candidates with experience in basic genomic techniques including gene silencing, gene expression, RNAseq, ChIP-seq and ATACseq. Other forms of sequencing are considered a plus. Experience with animal experimental, advanced knowledge of microscopy, biosensor designs, structural biology and bioinformatics basics are also considered a plus. Writing skills (papers and small grants) are a plus

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in science related field with 1 year of hands-on research experience is required.
Ability to conduct biological research experiments and analysis using scientific methods and techniques is a must.
Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others and communicate verbally and in writing.

Nice To Haves

Experience with basic Biochem lab. techniques and technologies including: Cell Culture, PCR, Cloning, viability assays, Western blotting, Microscopy/imaging, Tissue staining and analysis.
We also seek candidates with experience in basic genomic techniques including gene silencing, gene expression, RNAseq, ChIP-seq and ATACseq.
Other forms of sequencing are considered a plus.
Experience with animal experimental, advanced knowledge of microscopy, biosensor designs, structural biology and bioinformatics basics are also considered a plus.
Writing skills (papers and small grants) are a plus