RESEARCH SPECIALIST III Job at Moffitt Cancer Center, Tampa, FL

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  • Moffitt Cancer Center
  • Tampa, FL

Job Description

Summary

The delivers advanced, centralized imaging services and equipment to support a wide range of scientific fields, including cancer biology, immunology, drug discovery, epidemiology, digital pathology, and translational research. The core enables image-based experimental studies using technologies such as fluorescence, confocal, two-photon, live-cell, second harmonic generation, super-resolution, polarized light, laser capture microdissection, multiplex spatial biology, and high-content screening. We also provide extensive expertise in experimental design, analysis, and interpretation of microscopy-based data and provide dynamic training and education resources for our customers.

Position Highlights :

  • The Research Specialist III should possess knowledge that will allow them to exercise independent judgment in developing methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining research results.
  • Act independently to determine methods and procedures on new assignments and may provide guidance and oversee the activities of lower-level staff.
  • Provide training and assistance on various microscopy techniques including but not limited to: Fluorescence, Intravital, Live Cell, Confocal, 2-photon, Digital Pathology, and Image Analysis.
  • Work with other staff members of the core to complete projects and perform core equipment maintenance.
  • Attend in-house courses, seminars and workshops, related to core activities and cancer biology.
  • Assist customers with grant proposals and manuscript preparation.
  • Participate in national Shared Resources and Microscopy organizations.

The Ideal Candidate:

  • Experienced biotechnology research professional.
  • The successful candidate will communicate effectively with the research community and provide superior customer service to the core's clients.
  • Must demonstrate the ability to assist and train clients in instrument operation and independently perform regular laboratory maintenance and QC.
  • Capable of autonomously performing all tasks required by the core for extended periods.
  • The candidate will have a broad knowledge of advanced microscopy technologies and image analysis.
  • Master’s degree in Core related field of study is preferred.
  • Experience with advanced microscopy applications, especially confocal, 2-photon, and/or light-sheet.
  • Or experience with Digital Pathology and Spatial Biology applications.

Responsibilities:

  • Work on-site during normal operating hours of the core.
  • Occasional work outside normal operating hours to complete time-sensitive experiments.
  • Train and assist customers on a variety of microscope systems.
  • Train and assist customers with Image Analysis on multiple software platforms.
  • Develop methods and standard procedures to facilitate client's research projects.
  • Maintain and troubleshoot equipment and customer projects
  • Assist core manager with administrative tasks.
  • Work closely with other research cores to advance customer projects.
  • Communicate effectively with customers including presentation of data to faculty members.
  • Participate in Microscopy courses, seminars, and workshops.
  • Maintain a safe working environment and follow universal safety precautions.

Credentials and Qualifications:

  • BA/BS in Core related field of study is required, with core specific advanced training and work experience. Requires at least 5 years in science related work and/or post-graduate coursework. Requires at least 3 years in core facility specific applications and at least 2 years of that in research-based technology.
  • Work experience in multi-user core facility preferred.
  • Core specific licensure and/or certifications. Annual Human Subjects Training, i.e. CITI is required.

Moffitt Team Members are eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, Retirement, Parental Leave and more. Tampa is a thriving metropolitan city, which has become a hub for ground-breaking research, welcoming individuals from around the globe. This diverse city is engulfed with rich culture, year-round activities, amazing cuisine and so much more. We strive for work/life balance.

If you have the vision, passion, and dedication to contribute to our mission,

then we have a place for you.

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Work experience placement, Casual work,

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