Instructor, Research Faculty Appointment, Translational Molecular Pathology

Essential Functions

• Perform assays for cellular toxicity, fluorescence microscopy, protein complex purification from cultured cells, biochemical assays for ubiquitin and RNA substrate binding, DNA break repair assays, biochemical reconstitution assays, RNA-sequencing, DNA replication and genome stability assays, protein and nucleic acid analyses, including spatial analyses, from pathology tissues to reveal disease biology and enable characterization of biomarkers for early cancer diagnosis and disease monitoring.
• Molecular assays for early cancer diagnosis and disease monitoring in reference to immune and genomic biomarkers in oligometastatic genitourinary tumors will be developed. This individual must comply with institutional rules that follow OSHA regulations.

Evaluation and Cataloguing Pathology Samples

• Evaluate pathology samples in collaboration with a clinical pathologist with expertise in this area.
• Maintain records of patient informed consents.
• Contact outside pathology institutions when needed.
• Maintain good records of incoming samples.
• Follow good laboratory practices and HIPPA when dealing with samples.

Preparation of Chemical, Reagent and Dyes

• Weigh, mix, and aliquot a variety of chemicals, reagents, and dyes, some of which are noted as toxic and/or carcinogenic.
• Use standard laboratory equipment such as magnetic mixers, pH meters, balances, centrifuges, pipetters, water baths, etc.
• Use good visual skills and knowledge of the various chemicals, reagents, and dyes.

Presentation of Research Results

• Travel to scientific meetings as necessary to present results of experiments and make ready results for publications of manuscript/abstracts.
• Prepare for publication in peer review scientific journals.
• Maintain meticulous records of experimental data and protocols.
• Communicate in a clear and understandable manner.

Marginal Functions

• Read scientific articles and references.
• Communicate and collaborate verbally and in print with other investigators at UTMDACC and other institutions.
• Use computer to record data and prepare presentations of data.
• Read and retain knowledge of instructions for all machines and equipment utilized in laboratory.
• Prepare and edit manuscripts, scientific presentations, and abstracts.
• Perform library work such as searches and retrievals, use of TexSearch, BRS Colleague, etc.

Qualifications

• Doctorate-level degree in a field appropriate to faculty role, department mission.
• At least 2 years postdoctoral experience preferred (unless not required for discipline) or equivalent time as a basic scientist.

Benefits

• Affordable health care plan
• Dental coverage
• Paid time off
• Retailer-based retirement plan
• Tuition assistance
• Continuous learning opportunities
• Individual and team recognition programs

Pay

US Dollar (USD) 0

Schedule

Not specified