Staff Scientist - Mass Spectrometry in Clinical Research
Baylor College of Medicine
Houston, TX
Job posting number: #7216065 (Ref:18483-en_US)
Posted: February 10, 2024
Job Description
Summary
The Division of Surgical Oncology is seeking a highly qualified individual with a PhD and postdoctoral experience in mass spectrometry and experience with clinical projects. The Staff Scientist would work alongside Dr. Eberlin leading the Marcus Foundation research, they would make decisions and take responsibility for scientific progress and help manage the large team involved in the grant.
Job Duties
- Coordinate logistics and execution of various research projects.
- Plan, direct and conduct research experiments related to research studies implementing the MasSpec Pen technology for tissue analysis and cancer detection.
- Organize, evaluate and analyze data with other researchers.
- Develop research techniques and performs applications required for specific research projects.
- Conduct literature searches and summarize information in an appropriate format for a particular study.
- Document results of experiments and reports to principal investigators.
- Supervise, schedule and coordinate the activities of the research team involved in multiple research projects.
- Write progress reports, manuscripts and grant proposals
- Work in research projects involving the use of mass spectrometry and mass spectrometry imaging in biomedical and cancer research.
- Perform experiments using mass spectrometry instrumentation, as well as data and statistical analysis.
- Lead clinical studies and participate in research involving human subjects. They will interact directly with clinicians, surgeons, and pathologists to fulfill the aims of the research projects.
- Support supervision of research staff including graduate and undergraduate students.
Minimum Qualifications
- Doctoral Degree. Experience may not be substituted in lieu of degree.
- Three years of post doctoral research experience.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in mass spectrometry
- Experience with clinical projects
Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.
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