Proteomics Core Senior 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 Sr. 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. Collaborate with clinical and translational researchers to design proteomics-based discovery studies, ensuring rigorous sample processing and metadata documentation.
9. Support discovery and translational research by applying proteomic technologies to clinical specimens including blood, plasma, serum, and to tissue samples for spatial proteomics studies.
10. Contribute to the development and validation of clinically relevant proteomic assays, including biomarker discovery and verification studies.
11. Other duties as assigned.
Core Competencies
The position requires a strong understanding of advanced proteomics, relevant data analysis skills, the ability to interpret proteomics results and contribute to the design of follow-up experiments, troubleshooting issues with assay performance, and effectively communicating results and conclusions to the relevant scientists. Ability to work well under pressure and drive projects that affect critical timelines. Collaborative attitude is essential for this position.
Required advanced skills and experience in:
Analytic protein chemistry
Mass spectrometry
Proteomics
Education
Required: Masters degree in one of the natural sciences or related field
Preferred: Ph.D. in biochemistry, physical chemistry, structural biology, computer science, engineering, or related field, with postdoctoral experience
Experience
Required: Six years experience in experimental or scientific work. With PhD or Medical degree, three years experience in experimental or scientific work.
Preferred: Experience with cancer biology.
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 Sr. 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. Collaborate with clinical and translational researchers to design proteomics-based discovery studies, ensuring rigorous sample processing and metadata documentation.
9. Support discovery and translational research by applying proteomic technologies to clinical specimens including blood, plasma, serum, and to tissue samples for spatial proteomics studies.
10. Contribute to the development and validation of clinically relevant proteomic assays, including biomarker discovery and verification studies.
11. Other duties as assigned.
Core Competencies
The position requires a strong understanding of advanced proteomics, relevant data analysis skills, the ability to interpret proteomics results and contribute to the design of follow-up experiments, troubleshooting issues with assay performance, and effectively communicating results and conclusions to the relevant scientists. Ability to work well under pressure and drive projects that affect critical timelines. Collaborative attitude is essential for this position.
Required advanced skills and experience in:
Analytic protein chemistry
Mass spectrometry
Proteomics
Education
Required: Masters degree in one of the natural sciences or related field
Preferred: Ph.D. in biochemistry, physical chemistry, structural biology, computer science, engineering, or related field, with postdoctoral experience
Experience
Required: Six years experience in experimental or scientific work. With PhD or Medical degree, three years experience in experimental or scientific work.
Preferred: Experience with cancer biology.
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: 175455
- Employment Status: Full-Time
- Employee Status: Regular
- Work Week: Days
- Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 78,500
- Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 98,000
- Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 117,500
- 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: 483116748
Originally Posted on: 6/28/2025
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