Research Associate II- Clinical Science Lab

The Lab of Dr. Christine Chung, Chair of Head and Neck- Endocrine Oncology, at the Moffitt Cancer Center, seeks to recruit a Research Associate II. Dr. Chung’s laboratory has most recently started to evaluate CHK1 inhibition and its role in immune cell trafficking in the tumor microenvironment. The Research Associate II will participate in the development of novel anticancer agents and improvement of existing drugs through innovative experimental design and technological method development.

Moffitt Cancer Center is a state-of-art facility in Tampa, Florida.  We strive to be the leader in understanding the complexity of cancer through team science and applying those insights for human benefits.  Be part of the cure by joining Moffitt’s team of 800 research faculty scientists, career staff scientists, postdocs, graduate students, and support staff dedicated to cancer research.

Position Highlights:

• Work with scientists to study DNA damage in head and neck cancer.
• Work with scientists to determine genoproteomic changes in the cancer cells and their tumor microenvironment induced by CHK1 inhibition.
• Work with a multidisciplinary team.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Must be highly organized and have experience with cell biology and biochemical procedures.
• Must be able to perform biological experiments, troubleshoot, and think independently.
• Must have experience in small animal in vivo experiments.
• Must be dedicated to cancer research and have an interest in improving the care of cancer patients.
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Must work well within a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities:

• Perform cell cultures, biochemical preparations, immunoblotting, immunoprecipitation, qPCR, cloning, and prepare samples for sequencing.
• Perform in vivo drug testing and small animal imaging for novel anticancer drug response.
• Analyze and write the experimental results in an organized fashion for presentation and publication.
• Participate in research meetings and discuss ongoing research.

Credentials and Qualifications:

• Bachelors’ degree in a biology-related field.
• One year of hands-on research experience required.

We’ve been continually named One of the Top Places to Work in the Tampa Bay Area. As the only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center based in Florida, Moffitt employs some of the best and brightest minds from around the world. Moffitt is the leading cancer hospital in both Florida and the Southeast and has been nationally ranked by U.S. News & World Report since 1999. Working at Moffitt is both a career and a mission: to contribute to the prevention and cure of cancer.

If you are interested in joining a dedicated, diverse and inclusive team, we invite you to apply by going to https://moffitt-cancer-center-careers.hctsportals.com/jobs/940642-research-associate-ii-clinical-lab-science and be a part of the Courageous future we envision.