Research Scientist III

Working at Moffitt is both a career and a mission: to contribute to the prevention and cure of cancer. 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. Join a dedicated team of nearly 11,000 who are shaping the future we envision. Moffitt has been recognized as a Best and Brightest Company to Work For in the Nation and is continually named one of the Tampa Bay Times’ Top Workplaces.

Non-tenure track research role focused on research and related support activities within an Investigator-led laboratory. Plans and performs experiments directed toward answering specific scientific questions with limited supervision under the general guidance of the Principal Investigator. Applies scientific, technical, and functional knowledge to support experiment and project design aligned with laboratory goals. Contributes to manuscripts, grants, publications, and other research dissemination activities.

May mentor, train, and serve as a resource to other members of the laboratory, including research trainees as applicable.

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)

• 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.

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 post doctorial and/or Research Scientist I, plus Research Scientist II.

• Moffitt Team Members are eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, Retirement,…