Scientist - Cancer Modeling

Full Time Scientist

The University of Miami/UHealth Department of SCCC has an exciting opportunity for a Full Time Scientist to work at the UHealth campus in Miami, Fl.

The Scientist, SOM supports the University's research goals and objectives by engaging in complex experiments and investigations in a range of areas, depending on specialty and interests. Moreover, an employee in this position contributes to the scientific community and promotes the University's reputation as a leader in the field.

CORE JOB FUNCTIONS

• Oversees research employees, students, and other relevant staff.
• Authors scientific publications, technical and agency reports, and patent applications.
• Assists in the development of training materials for research staff.
• Plans experiments and records and analyzes findings.
• Prepares research proposals and funding applications.
• Ensures that all activities are in compliance with applicable quality and regulatory standards.
• Maintains current knowledge of relevant scientific and technical developments.
• Presents ongoing work and findings to colleagues at academic conferences.
• Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

CORE QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

Ph.D., M.D. or other doctoral level degree in relevant field

Experience:

Minimum 10 years of relevant experience

Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:

• Skill in collecting, organizing, and analyzing data.
• Ability to recognize, analyze, and solve a variety of problems.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment in making critical decisions.

The Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center is currently seeking an Assistant Director – Scientist who will join the Cancer Modeling Shared Resource. This translational facility provides qualified, cost effective and state-of-the-art services to foster cancer research advancements and accelerate the discovery of tailored antitumor therapies.

We are seeking a dynamic individual who would like to participate in the creation and development of new service lines in a busy and fast-paced environment, mainly focused on the generation of state-of-the-art in vivo and tissue-based research services and the operational aspects of the facility. This person will directly assist the Director in running and implementing these new services to support researchers in the field of translational research and disease modeling.

The successful candidate will also participate in the planning and implementation research projects including being responsible for the experimental design, procurement and validation of the services provided and models produced under the direction of Dr. Bilbao.

The following job description reflects additional support that this position must provide. Specific responsibilities of the position include and are not limited to:

Ensure the implementation of the preclinical and translational-related services. These services include disease modeling, noninvasive imaging, histopathology, transgenic and functional genomics services. Independently conduct research projects based on reviews of scientific literature and recent advances in related fields while contributing original/novel ideas of major methodological significance to projects, designing key experiments, and developing new techniques while ensuring the adequate integration with the rest of the services offered by the facility to provide state-of-the-art in vivo and tissue-based research services.

Advises, supports, and trains relevant personnel on technical procedures, techniques, and reagents needed generating the required SOPs to support in vivo and tissue-based research services. Participates in staff evaluation and training. Manages and coordinates the activities of assigned project(s) with responsibility for results in terms of costs, methods, and resources while evaluates best ways to improve desired outcomes together with the director.

This includes supervision of project scheduling, sample and process tracking, quality analysis of results, troubleshooting, and billing for services. Assists the Director in tracking service provision statistics and quality assessments and in reporting the financial and technical status, achievements and challenges, and scientific impact of the facility. Work with the director and the team to develop, adapt and implement new services and state-of-the-art technologies while maintaining up-to-date knowledge of the in vivo and tissue-based research field including major advances and emerging trends.

Supports administratively the director, the facility and general shared resources activities. Organizes educational workshops and seminars, user group and lab meetings. Adhere to University and unit-level policies and procedures; safeguard University assets; participate in University/outside educational training as required. Perform other duties as…