Areas of Opportunity
Moffitt is the only National Cancer Institute (NCI) Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center based in Florida. NCI designation means our research has undergone a rigorous review and meets the highest standards for quality research. Research conducted every day by our employees.
Education and Training Opportunities - These are programs designed to prepare for a career in cancer research and oncology.
Research at Moffitt emphasizes translating basic and population science into improved diagnostic, preventive and therapeutic advances. Research activities are focused around five programs: Cancer Biology & Evolution; Immunology; Chemical Biology & Molecular Medicine; Cancer Epidemiology and Health Outcomes & Behavior.
There are numerous areas of opportunity within research including:
Bioinformatics and Biostatistics
Contribute to the advancement of science using your statistical and analytic expertise as a biostatistician, applied research scientist or core staff scientist.
Clinical Research Support
Clinical Trial Contracting staff develop budgets and negotiate contracts related to clinical trials.
The Clinical Trials Office (CTO) provides support to Moffitt’s multidisciplinary clinical programs and the Moffitt Screening Center. The CTO employs research nurses, clinical trial coordinators, research data specialists and regulatory specialists to support clinical trials. The staff works together as a team to support physicians-scientists.
The Protocol Support Office (PSO) staff, consisting of protocol analysts and committee coordinators, serve to assist Moffitt investigators with the efficient and accurate processing of research protocols, including scientific review, review of serious adverse events, data and safety monitoring and administration of OnCore, Moffitt’s Clinical Trials Data Management system.
The cancer center’s culture and organizational structure underscore a basic value: collaboration and inter-disciplinary teamwork. The size of the center, its singular focus on cancer and the close interaction and outreach with academic partners and caregivers throughout the state, nation and world, all contribute to the rich, collegial and collaborative environment required to perform outstanding cancer research.
Laboratory Research
Laboratory Research (wet)
As a research scientist, research assistant, or research associate, you’ll engage in bench research in state-of-the-art facilities in labs led by well-known cancer-focused scientists in the areas of biology, chemistry, structural biology, and immunology.
Laboratory Research (dry)
As an applied research scientist, research assistant, or research coordinator, you’ll work with well-known cancer-focused scientists on population-based and prevention-based research in areas including epidemiology, quality of life, health disparities and behavioral oncology.
Non-Therapeutic Research
The Non-Therapeutic Research Office (NTRO) at Moffitt Cancer Center plays a vital role in advancing cancer research through data collection, patient-reported outcomes, and biospecimen management. This department oversees studies such as Total Cancer Care®, which gathers longitudinal patient data to drive precision medicine initiatives, preventive health studies and more.
NTRO is a growing program with a well-developed Career Ladder. NTRO frequently recruits for Research Coordinators (RC) I-III and Research Data Coordinator (RDC) I-III positions. Research Coordinators are critical in planning and managing important research activities such as screening and enrollment, patient follow-up and collaboration with sponsors.
Research Data Coordinators are vital to the management of clinical research data. RDC I focuses on reviewing medical records and synthesizing key data elements, while RDC II operates with greater autonomy to ensure compliance with study protocols. The RDC III role requires expertise in handling complex research projects, aligning data requirements with federal regulations and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines.
Research Administration
Serve our renowned researchers in a variety of positions in various departments.
The Office of Sponsored Research (OSR) supports researchers in their efforts to obtain and manage federal, state, and other agency financial assistance awards for their research. The staff handles the submission of grant proposals and negotiation and receipt of awards for the Moffitt Research Institute.
The Grant Support function is handled by a team providing the investigator with a grant administrator and a research financial analyst to develop the budget, prepare grant proposals and monitor expenditures for awards.
Shared Resources & Laboratory Support
Moffitt supports over 14 shared resources, or cores. The highly skilled staff including core staff scientists, research associates and research assistants provide vital services to Moffitt’s investigators by providing access to the latest technology at reasonable costs. Research Support Services provides service and consultation, training and interpretation of safety regulations and standards for research operations. Their team members include facilities coordinators, health and safety specialists and glasswash assistants.
These roles provide a unique opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge research while supporting Moffitt’s mission to prevent and cure cancer.
Research Careers