Performs basic research duties under the supervision/direction of a Physician (Principal Investigator).

　　Our lab is part of a multidisciplinary research organization focused on nanotechnology solutions to overcome biologic barriers and improve drug delivery to tumors. We are specifically investigating the immunologic effects of heated chemotherapy delivered into the abdomen (HIPEC) and development of nanoparticle platforms for this procedure (cytoreductive surgery and HIPEC) used to treat cancers that originate or spread to the abdominal cavity.

　　PATIENT AGE GROUP SERVED

　　Not applicable

　　DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

　　Develops research methods and performs research activities. (EF)

　　o       Performs technical laboratory research including small animal research/surgery, tissue culture, flow cytometry, and intravital microscopy.

　　o       Participation in the development or the establishment of new laboratory procedures, including biological assays, quantitative and qualitative analyses

　　o       Trains in new techniques as they emerge as appropriate.

　　Documents research results and writes reports of results for presentation and/or publication in professional journals and other publications. (EF)

　　Assists in maintaining the functionality and operations of the Principal Investigator’s laboratory. (EF)

　　Demonstrates the components of the I CARE values. (EF)

　　 Follows all safety rules while on the job. Reports accidents promptly and corrects minor safety hazards. Communicates with peers and management regarding any hazards identified in the workplace. (EF)

　　Performs other duties as assigned by the Principal Investigator.

　　 Preference will be given to candidates with experience in cell/tissue culture and small animal research/surgery.

　　An ideal candidate will have either some background in the following techniques or willingness to train in new techniques as they emerge as appropriate, such as Intravital microscopy, Nanoparticle production, Flow cytometry, and Fluorescence microscopy.

　　EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

　　M.D. or Ph.D required

　　EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

　　Experience requirements will vary depending on the field of research.

　　Postdoctoral Fellow 0– no Postdoc experience required

　　Postdoctoral Fellow 1– one year of Postdoc experience

　　Postdoctoral Fellow 2 – two years of experience

　　Postdoctoral Fellow 3 – three years of postdoc experience

　　Postdoctoral Fellow 4 – four years of postdoc experience

　　CERTIFICATES, LICENSES AND REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED

　　Not applicable

　　SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

　　       Experience in biomedical research required.

　　PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

　　Research laboratory environment.

　　WORKING ENVIRONMENT

　　•       HOUSTON METHODIST EXPERIENCE EXPECTATIONS

　　o       Consistently demonstrating our I CARE values:

　　INTEGRITY: We are honest and ethical in all we say and do.

　　COMPASSION: We embrace the whole person including emotional, ethical, physical, and spiritual needs.

　　ACCOUNTABILITY: We hold ourselves accountable for all our actions.

　　RESPECT: We treat every individual as a person of worth, dignity, and value.

　　EXCELLENCE: We strive to be the best at what we do and a model for others to emulate.