Research Scientist - Translational Molecular Pathology

The intended function of the Research Scientist position is to work in a multidisciplinary research pathology team, focused on scientific projects involving image analysis for cancer immunoprofiling studies. The Research Scientist will perform quality assessment of tissue samples from different clinical trials, develop scientific projects, data management, data analysis and interpretation, as well as scientific communication of the findings with key collaborators. Expertise in histopathology and digital pathology also critical for this position.

CORE VALUES

Caring Behaviors

· Courtesy: Is respectful and courteous to each other at all times.

· Friendliness/Teamwork: Promotes and rewards teamwork and inclusiveness; is sensitive to the concerns of our patients and our co-workers.

Integrity Behaviors

· Reliability: Communicates frequently, honestly and openly.

· Accountability: Holds self and others accountable for practicing our values.

· Safety: Models safe behavior (wears badge and personal protective equipment, washes hands, and keeps work area clean and orderly); Notices a safety concern or emergency, understands role and uses proper procedures to report it; Mitigates risk to the institution through sound business practices; Demonstrates ethical and personal responsibility in work and behavior

Discovery Behaviors

· Responsiveness: By his/her actions, creates an environment of trust; Encourages learning, creativity and new ideas.

· Personal Leadership/Self-Initiative: Helps others to identify and solve problems; Seeks personal growth and enables others to do so.

JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES

Lab-Specific Technicality 1. Develop and perform scientific research projects for all types of cancer, cancer immunoprofiling and digital pathology. Provide technical expertise in immunoprofiling studies and digital pathology image analysis.
2. Helping with scientific approach when bridging the gap from human to mouse models.
3. Histopathologic review of fresh frozen and FFPE tumor and normal samples from different types of solid tumors, and participation as a research pathologist with our APOLLO Moon Shot platform for the optimal collection and processing of human biospecimens.
4. Reviewing slides and images for novel and interesting comparisons and identifying potential areas for further development

Data Analysis and Management 1. Create scientific content for digital pathology for immunoprofiling analysis protocols involving human and mouse tissue specimens, and respond to contingencies, revisions, etc. as needed.
2. Assist the PI in data analysis, preparation of manuscripts and grant applications.
3. Data analysis and reports for APOLLO and TMP, creating a system to manage data and reporting

Laboratory Supervision 1. Plan and supervise the training of technicians and other laboratory personnel with respect to proper laboratory techniques, the use of laboratory equipment and safety procedures.
2. Build a team of pathologists that will respond to emerging objectives of the TMP-IL in particular, and those of key collaborators.
3. Participate in group meetings and coordinate pathology work with disease site committee pathologists.

Research Administration 1. Compiles, writes and submits reports to PI to be submitted to various requestors.
2. Participate in group meetings and coordinate pathology work with disease site committee pathologists.
3. Serve as immunology liaison to key collaborators and other disease site committees.

Other duties as assigned

Masters degree in one of the natural sciences or related field. Four years of experience in experimental or scientific work. With PhD, no experience required. With Medical degree, two years of experience in experimental or scientific work. 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. http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html