Research Scientist III

About the role

Non-tenure track research role focused on research and related support activities within an Investigator-led laboratory. Join a dedicated team of nearly 11,000 who are shaping the future we envision at Moffitt, the only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center based in Florida.

The ideal candidate

• Brings advanced scientific expertise in life science, pathology, genomics or a related research area.
• Demonstrates strong independence, sound judgment, and the ability to solve complex scientific problems creatively and effectively.
• Communicates complex scientific concepts clearly and collaborates well with faculty, lab members, administrative staff, vendors, and scientific collaborators.
• Shows sustained publication impact in peer-reviewed journals and contributes meaningfully to research output.
• Models Moffitt values of Compassion, Drive, Excellence, Imagination, and Inclusion.
• Has a broad base of technical skillsets in the wet-laboratory, for example:
  • Sterile cell culture, manipulation, cell growth assays
  • Safe handling of clinical specimens (BSL2+)
  • Nucleic acids extractions and quality control, including cell-free DNA
  • Genetics techniques (PCR, real-time PCR, droplet-digital PCR, cloning, sequencing)
  • Molecular biology techniques (e.g. protein extraction, western blot)
  • Genomics techniques (e.g. next-generation sequencing library construction)
  • Epigenomics techniques (e.g. ATAC-Seq, ChIP-Seq, bisulfite conversion)
• Experience in standard statistical analysis of data (using SPSS, R).
• Experience in basic genomic or molecular biology data analysis tools (e.g. IGV visualization, UCSC Human Genome browser, next generation sequencing data alignments).

Responsibilities

• Plan, perform, and/or directly oversee experimentation as part of a research team under the general guidance of an Investigator.
• Conduct relevant background research, including literature searches and reviews, to inform research projects.
• Assist in planning and developing research projects within the laboratory under the Principal Investigator's direction.
• Collect, organize, analyze, and document data so that results and analysis can be followed by others.
• Participate in the planning, development, and implementation of original experimental procedures within the overall scope of the project.
• Provide technical and analytical support for research programs across Moffitt divisions and assume administrative or training responsibilities as assigned.
• Train new staff and serve as a resource to laboratory team members as directed by the Principal Investigator.
• Participate in multidisciplinary projects and maintain regular attendance in appropriate professional associations as directed.
• May represent the Principal Investigator in academic affairs, including writing papers and supervising experiments.

Qualifications

Ph.D./MD/DO in relevant field such as Life Science, Genomics, Pathology and at least 2 years' experience as a Research Scientist II or equivalent of that level for years is required. This typically represents a minimum total of 6 years' performing equivalent work as a postdoctoral and/or Research Scientist I, plus Research Scientist II.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Paid Time Off
• Retirement
• Parental Leave

Pay

Salary Range $102,024.00 - $168,292.80. Salary ranges posted for this position represent the expected base pay range for the role. Actual compensation may vary based on location and a variety of job-related factors, including experience, skills, education, and internal equity among Team Members in similar positions.

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