Research Specialist Senior - Department of Medical Oncology

West Virginia University

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The West Virginia University Cancer Institute invites applications for a Research Specialist Senior in the Department of Medical Oncology. This laboratory-based position will support medicinal chemistry and translational research activities within the Cancer Institute, contributing to foundational studies that advance the understanding and treatment of cancer. The role aligns with the School of Medicine’s mission of discovery and improving the health and well-being of the communities we serve.
The successful candidate will work closely with investigators, synthetic chemists in the department of pharmaceutical sciences, the Phase I clinical trials unit, translational scientists, and members of established cancer research teams. The Department of Medical Oncology maintains strong clinical, translational, and basic science programs, supported by collaborations with the Clinical and Translational Science Institute, Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute, Vaccine Development Center, and P20 Center of Biomedical Research Excellence in Tumor Microenvironment.
We strongly believe in work-life balance and keeping time for things we love outside our work. WVU offers generous benefits, including:
• 37.5-hour work week
• 13 paid holidays (staff holiday calendar)
• 24 annual leave (vacation) days per year (employee leave)
• 18 sick days per year (for when you’re ill, for when you need time to care for sick family, for your own, or your family’s, regularly scheduled medical appointments. Who is family for the purpose of this leave? A lot of people in your life including immediate relatives and in-laws as well as others considered to be members of your household living under the same roof)
• WVU offers a range of health insurance and other benefits
• 401(a) retirement savings with 6%25 employee contribution match, eligibility to continue health insurance, and other retiree perks. Looking for more retirement benefits information? Check out retirement health insurance benefits, retirement income, and FAQ’s.
• Wellness programs

Requirements

• Master’s degree in chemistry or a related STEM discipline.
• A minimum of one (1) year of relevant, laboratory-based experience.
• No prior post graduate research experience required.
• All qualifications must be met by the time of employment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively within a diverse, multidisciplinary research environment.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and contribute to team based scientific projects.
• Interest in developing skills in translational cancer research, synthetic, medicinal, and analytical chemistry, and cross disciplinary collaboration.

Nice To Haves

• Ph.D. is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct laboratory-based medicinal and analytical chemistry experiments in support of drug discovery, development, and translational research projects, including studies associated with early-phase clinical trials.
• Perform experimental procedures, data collection, and data analysis under the guidance of senior researchers and faculty.
• Contribute to the preparation of research outputs, including manuscripts, abstracts, posters, and presentations.
• Assist in maintaining LC-MS, NMR, and standard synthetic equipment, protocols, and regulatory compliance.
• Provide technical support and guidance to Oncology Residents, graduate students, and other trainees as part of research and educational activities.
• Participate in research meetings, seminars, and collaborative discussions within the Cancer Institute.

Benefits

• 37.5-hour work week
• 13 paid holidays (staff holiday calendar)
• 24 annual leave (vacation) days per year (employee leave)
• 18 sick days per year (for when you’re ill, for when you need time to care for sick family, for your own, or your family’s, regularly scheduled medical appointments. Who is family for the purpose of this leave? A lot of people in your life including immediate relatives and in-laws as well as others considered to be members of your household living under the same roof)
• WVU offers a range of health insurance and other benefits
• 401(a) retirement savings with 6%25 employee contribution match, eligibility to continue health insurance, and other retiree perks.
• Wellness programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level