Research Scientist III

Moffitt Cancer Center

83d•$102,024 - $168,293

About The Position

This is a non-tenure-track research role focused on research and related support activities in an investigator-led laboratory. Under the general guidance of the Principal Investigator, the Research Scientist III plans and performs experiments directed at specific scientific questions, with limited supervision, and applies scientific, technical, and functional expertise to support experiment and project design aligned with laboratory goals. The position contributes to manuscripts, grants, publications, and other research dissemination activities, and may mentor, train, and support other laboratory members, including research trainees. The role involves planning, performing, and/or overseeing experiments; conducting literature searches and reviews; helping develop research projects; collecting, organizing, analyzing, and documenting data; and contributing to original experimental procedures. It also provides technical and analytical support across Moffitt divisions and may include administrative, training, academic, writing, and supervisory responsibilities. The position requires advanced scientific expertise, independence, sound judgment, effective communication, collaboration, and meaningful contributions to research output.

Requirements

Ph.D., MD, or DO in a relevant field such as Life Science, Genomics, or Pathology.
At least 2 years' experience as a Research Scientist II or equivalent-level experience.
A minimum total of 6 years performing equivalent work as a postdoctoral researcher and/or Research Scientist I, plus Research Scientist II.
Advanced scientific expertise in life science, pathology, genomics, or a related research area.
Strong independence, sound judgment, and ability to solve complex scientific problems creatively and effectively.
Ability to communicate complex scientific concepts clearly and collaborate with faculty, laboratory members, administrative staff, vendors, and scientific collaborators.
Sustained publication impact in peer-reviewed journals and meaningful contributions to research output.
Broad wet-laboratory technical skills, such as sterile cell culture, cell manipulation and growth assays; safe handling of clinical specimens (BSL2+); nucleic acid extraction and quality control, including cell-free DNA; genetics techniques including PCR, real-time PCR, droplet-digital PCR, cloning, and sequencing; molecular biology techniques such as protein extraction and western blot; genomics techniques such as next-generation sequencing library construction; and epigenomics techniques such as ATAC-Seq, ChIP-Seq, and bisulfite conversion.
Experience with standard statistical analysis using SPSS or R.
Experience with basic genomic or molecular biology data analysis tools, such as IGV visualization, the UCSC Human Genome browser, and next-generation sequencing data alignments.

Responsibilities

Plan, perform, and/or directly oversee experimentation as part of a research team under the general guidance of an Investigator.
Conduct background research, including literature searches and reviews, to inform research projects.
Assist in planning and developing laboratory research projects under the Principal Investigator's direction.
Collect, organize, analyze, and document data so that results and analysis can be followed by others.
Participate in planning, developing, and implementing original experimental procedures within the overall scope of the project.
Provide technical and analytical support for research programs across Moffitt divisions and assume administrative or training responsibilities as assigned.
Train new staff and serve as a resource to laboratory team members as directed by the Principal Investigator.
Participate in multidisciplinary projects and maintain regular attendance in appropriate professional associations as directed.
May represent the Principal Investigator in academic affairs, including writing papers and supervising experiments.
Contribute to manuscripts, grants, publications, and other research dissemination activities.