Proteomics Core Principal Research Scientist
- The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
- Houston, Texas
- Full Time
The mission of the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is to eliminate cancer in Texas, the nation, and the world through outstanding programs that integrate patient care, research, and prevention and through education for undergraduate and graduate students, trainees, professionals, employees, and the public.
The Principal Research Scientist for the Proteomics Core will provide technical expertise and experience to plan, design, coordinate, supervise, and carry out research projects in the Proteomics core in alignment with the Core Director's vision and strategic goals.
Key Functions
1. Assist in developing scientific planning and financial and regulatory oversight of the Proteomics Core Facility.
2. Monitor workflow, including the need for supplies and equipment maintenance.
3. Train and supervise, the team to ensure optimal research supportive function of the Proteomics Core Facility.
4. Work with researchers and when needed with the Proteomics Core Director to design and execute proteomics experiments, including sample preparation, data acquisition, and data analysis.
5. Stay abreast of technical advances in experimental methodologies, miniaturization, automation, and hardware.
6. Define and develop reports according to laboratory needs. Use laboratory expertise to identify and resolve operational issues. Interact with both internal and external sources to resolve problems. Modify or develop new techniques as necessary.
7. In conjunction with Proteomics Core Director and Core Facilities implement business models and cross charges from users, bearing in mind the need to provide affordable technology to the core users.
8. Assist in capital investment planning, including acquisition of new instrumentation and software platforms.
9. Promote a culture of innovation, professional growth, and excellence within the core team.
10. Foster collaborations with faculty across departments and centers to promote integration of proteomics technologies into institutional research programs.
11. Assist the Proteomic Core Director in grant applications (e.g., instrumentation, collaborative projects, technology development), including multi-PI and institutional proposals.
12. Other duties as assigned.
Required advanced skills and experience in:
Analytic protein chemistry
Mass spectrometry
Proteomics
Education
Required: PhD in one of the natural sciences or related field or Medical degree. Five years of experience in experimental or scientific work.
Preferred: Ph.D. in biochemistry, physical chemistry, structural biology, computer science, engineering, or related field, with postdoctoral experience
Experience
Required: Five years of experience in experimental or scientific work.
Preferred: Experience with Cancer Biology. Experience with mass spectrometry proteomics and implementation and development of new proteomics methodologies is required.
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.
Additional Information
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The Principal Research Scientist for the Proteomics Core will provide technical expertise and experience to plan, design, coordinate, supervise, and carry out research projects in the Proteomics core in alignment with the Core Director's vision and strategic goals.
Key Functions
1. Assist in developing scientific planning and financial and regulatory oversight of the Proteomics Core Facility.
2. Monitor workflow, including the need for supplies and equipment maintenance.
3. Train and supervise, the team to ensure optimal research supportive function of the Proteomics Core Facility.
4. Work with researchers and when needed with the Proteomics Core Director to design and execute proteomics experiments, including sample preparation, data acquisition, and data analysis.
5. Stay abreast of technical advances in experimental methodologies, miniaturization, automation, and hardware.
6. Define and develop reports according to laboratory needs. Use laboratory expertise to identify and resolve operational issues. Interact with both internal and external sources to resolve problems. Modify or develop new techniques as necessary.
7. In conjunction with Proteomics Core Director and Core Facilities implement business models and cross charges from users, bearing in mind the need to provide affordable technology to the core users.
8. Assist in capital investment planning, including acquisition of new instrumentation and software platforms.
9. Promote a culture of innovation, professional growth, and excellence within the core team.
10. Foster collaborations with faculty across departments and centers to promote integration of proteomics technologies into institutional research programs.
11. Assist the Proteomic Core Director in grant applications (e.g., instrumentation, collaborative projects, technology development), including multi-PI and institutional proposals.
12. Other duties as assigned.
Required advanced skills and experience in:
Analytic protein chemistry
Mass spectrometry
Proteomics
Education
Required: PhD in one of the natural sciences or related field or Medical degree. Five years of experience in experimental or scientific work.
Preferred: Ph.D. in biochemistry, physical chemistry, structural biology, computer science, engineering, or related field, with postdoctoral experience
Experience
Required: Five years of experience in experimental or scientific work.
Preferred: Experience with Cancer Biology. Experience with mass spectrometry proteomics and implementation and development of new proteomics methodologies is required.
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.
Additional Information
- Requisition ID: 175454
- Employment Status: Full-Time
- Employee Status: Regular
- Work Week: Days
- Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 105,100
- Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 131,500
- Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 158,000
- FLSA: exempt and not eligible for overtime pay
- Fund Type: Soft
- Work Location: Onsite
- Pivotal Position: Yes
- Referral Bonus Available?: Yes
- Relocation Assistance Available?: Yes
- Science Jobs: No
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Job ID: 483116721
Originally Posted on: 6/28/2025
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