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Research Associate I

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 10,000 who are shaping the future we envision. Moffitt has been recognized as a Best and Brightest Company to Work for in the Nation, a Digital Health Most Wired Organization and continually named one of the Tampa Bay Time's Top Workplaces. A National Cancer Institute (NCI)-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center since 2001.

The Jiang Laboratory at Moffitt Cancer Center is seeking a highly motivated, organized, and collaborative Research Associate I to join our growing research team. Our laboratory studies the role of oxidative stress, antioxidant defense systems, selenium metabolism, and cancer metabolism in tumor progression and therapy resistance, with a particular focus on lung cancer.

This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge cancer research in a dynamic and supportive environment. The successful candidate will work closely with laboratory members on a variety of projects involving molecular biology, cell biology, and translational cancer research.

Ideal Candidate:

The ideal candidate will:

• Have a strong foundation in molecular and cellular biology techniques.
• Possess experience culturing mammalian cell lines and/or primary mammalian cells.
• Demonstrate excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Be highly motivated, dependable, and capable of working both independently and as part of a team.
• Exhibit strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Have effective time-management and problem-solving abilities.
• Prior experience working with mouse models is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities:

• Perform and assist with laboratory experiments under the guidance of the Principal Investigator and senior laboratory personnel.
• Maintain laboratory equipment and ensure proper operation, calibration, and documentation.
• Manage laboratory inventory and coordinate the ordering of supplies and reagents.
• Collect, organize, analyze, and maintain accurate records of experimental data in both electronic and physical formats.
• Assist in the preparation of manuscripts, grant applications, progress reports, and regulatory documents.
• Participate in laboratory meetings and contribute to scientific discussions.
• Follow institutional policies and laboratory safety procedures.

Education and Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Biology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Cancer Biology, or a related scientific discipline is required.
• Prior hands-on laboratory research experience.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative research environment.

Preferred

• Experience with mammalian cell culture.
• Experience with molecular biology techniques such as PCR, cloning, Western blotting, or CRISPR-based methods.
• Experience working with mouse models.

How to Apply:

All interested applicants should apply online and submit a single PDF document containing:

• A cover letter describing research experience, accomplishments, scientific interests, and career goals.
• A current curriculum vitae (CV).

Application materials should be sent to: Chang Jiang, Ph.D. Department of Molecular Oncology, H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute at View email address on click.appcast.io

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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