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INTRODUCTION
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 11,000 who are shaping the future we envision. Moffitt has been recognized as a Best and Brightest Company to Work For in the Nation and is continually named one of the Tampa Bay Times’ Top Workplaces.
SUMMARY
Associate Center Director of Physical & Quantitative Science
Moffitt Cancer Center (Moffitt), a stand-alone NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, is seeking a visionary and collaborative leader to serve as the Associate Center Director (ACD) and Division Chief of Physical & Quantitative Science. This newly reimagined, senior academic leadership role will be responsible for driving transformative research innovation in artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, mathematical oncology, systems biology, biostatistics, and bioinformatics in oncology. The ACD is responsible for providing strategic vision, scientific leadership, and administrative oversight for the Division across multiple disciplines within the Departments of Biostatistics & Bioinformatics (Bios2), Integrated Mathematical Oncology (IMO), and Machine Learning (ML), as well as one or more future departments in the Division. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape and expand Moffitt’s strengths in physical and quantitative science through interdisciplinary research and strategic growth. A primary responsibility of this role will be to foster collaborations across research and clinical faculty and senior administration to build expertise, academic departments, research infrastructure, and team science partnerships that advance innovative approaches to advance cancer prevention, diagnosis, and treatment. This leader will have significant authority and responsibility for the academic and research mission of Moffitt, which has nationally recognized research programs in Clinical, Discovery, Physical & Quantitative, Population, and Translational Sciences. The ACD serves as an institutional leader to advance Moffitt’s singular mission to contribute to the prevention and cure of cancer.
Position highlights include the following:
- Advance impact and visibility of Moffitt’s Physical & Quantitative Science research at the local, state, national and international levels
- Further strengthen and grow exceptional physical and quantitative science research programs in the Departments of Biostatistics & Bioinformatics, Integrated Mathematical Oncology, Machine Learning, and one or more new academic departments
- Recruit talented faculty and staff dedicated to physical and quantitative research, leveraging highly competitive faculty recruitment packages
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL:
- Have a national/international reputation in cancer-related physical and/or quantitative science research with an exceptional track record of peer reviewed extramural research funding
- Be a thought leader in the fields of physical and/or quantitative science who will anticipate and drive new research directions and opportunities
- Have exceptional leadership and mentorship skills to advance the careers of faculty, trainees, and staff
- Understand and advance catchment area needs through research
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THE LEADERSHIP ROLE WILL INCLUDE:
- Administrative and academic leadership: Oversees the Division of Physical & Quantitative Science; as Division Chief, leads Chairs and Division Administration in a productive, collaborative academic research environment
- Scientific leadership: Works with other leaders to advance high impact transdisciplinary research across research and clinical departments and programs; provides guidance to Shared Resources (Cores) aligned with the Division of Physical & Quantitative Science; contributes to CCSG competing and non-competing applications; and mentors Core directors, faculty, trainees, and staff
- Center-wide leadership: Serves as member of the Research Executive Committee, the Research Institute Steering Committee, the Scientific Leadership Committee, and the Leadership Council; represents the Division of Physical & Quantitative Science in oversight and governance venues; ensures the Division of Physical & Quantitative Science develops and sustains robust shared initiatives with the Offices of Community Outreach & Engagement, Research Education & Training, and Research Career Development
- Maintains top tier research programs: Maintains active extramurally funded research programs; publishes original reports in high impact peer-reviewed journals; provides service to professional societies; and contributes to teaching and mentoring of faculty, staff, fellows, and graduate students
CREDENTIALS AND QUALIFICATIONS FOR ELIGIBLE CANDIDATES INCLUDE:
- Doctoral degree (PhD, DrPH, or equivalent) in systems biology, engineering, biomathematics, biostatistics, bioinformatics, machine learning, artificial intelligence, quantitative science, computer science, or a related field
- Senior Member/Professor rank is preferred, along with a history of academic excellence and sustained peer-reviewed extramural funding by NCI or other institutes of NIH
- Previous experience in a Cancer Center Support Grant (CCSG) leadership role, research program or other specific CCSG role, with experience in developing/reviewing the P30 grant as well as participation in program review
- Track record of successfully working across complex research and clinical environments
To formally apply, visit our internal careers page and apply to req R-78. Please be sure to attach a single PDF or Word file which includes your CV and cover letter. Review of applications will begin immediately.
Questions regarding the opportunity may be directed to Chair of the Search Committee, Dr. Heather Jim at Heather.Jim@moffitt.org.
LOCATION
Tampa Bay Area
Moffitt Cancer Center is located in Tampa Florida, a thriving metropolitan city that provides its residents a high quality of life. The Tampa Bay area has become a hub for ground-breaking research, welcoming individuals from around the globe. This diverse city is characterized by a rich culture, year-round activities for all, beautiful beaches, amazing cuisine and more.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Moffitt is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, or protected veteran or disabled status. Moffitt seeks candidates whose skills and personal and professional experience have prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity and excellence.
SALARY RANGE
Salary ranges posted for this position represent the expected base pay range for the role. Actual compensation may vary based on location and a variety of job-related factors, including experience, skills, education, and internal equity among Team Members in similar positions.
We are committed to maintaining fair and equitable pay practices and regularly review compensation to ensure alignment across our workforce.
INTRODUCTION
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 11,000 who are shaping the future we envision. Moffitt has been recognized as a Best and Brightest Company to Work For in the Nation and is continually named one of the Tampa Bay Times’ Top Workplaces.
SUMMARY
Associate Center Director of Physical & Quantitative Science
Moffitt Cancer Center (Moffitt), a stand-alone NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, is seeking a visionary and collaborative leader to serve as the Associate Center Director (ACD) and Division Chief of Physical & Quantitative Science. This newly reimagined, senior academic leadership role will be responsible for driving transformative research innovation in artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, mathematical oncology, systems biology, biostatistics, and bioinformatics in oncology. The ACD is responsible for providing strategic vision, scientific leadership, and administrative oversight for the Division across multiple disciplines within the Departments of Biostatistics & Bioinformatics (Bios2), Integrated Mathematical Oncology (IMO), and Machine Learning (ML), as well as one or more future departments in the Division. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape and expand Moffitt’s strengths in physical and quantitative science through interdisciplinary research and strategic growth. A primary responsibility of this role will be to foster collaborations across research and clinical faculty and senior administration to build expertise, academic departments, research infrastructure, and team science partnerships that advance innovative approaches to advance cancer prevention, diagnosis, and treatment. This leader will have significant authority and responsibility for the academic and research mission of Moffitt, which has nationally recognized research programs in Clinical, Discovery, Physical & Quantitative, Population, and Translational Sciences. The ACD serves as an institutional leader to advance Moffitt’s singular mission to contribute to the prevention and cure of cancer.
Position highlights include the following:
- Advance impact and visibility of Moffitt’s Physical & Quantitative Science research at the local, state, national and international levels
- Further strengthen and grow exceptional physical and quantitative science research programs in the Departments of Biostatistics & Bioinformatics, Integrated Mathematical Oncology, Machine Learning, and one or more new academic departments
- Recruit talented faculty and staff dedicated to physical and quantitative research, leveraging highly competitive faculty recruitment packages
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL:
- Have a national/international reputation in cancer-related physical and/or quantitative science research with an exceptional track record of peer reviewed extramural research funding
- Be a thought leader in the fields of physical and/or quantitative science who will anticipate and drive new research directions and opportunities
- Have exceptional leadership and mentorship skills to advance the careers of faculty, trainees, and staff
- Understand and advance catchment area needs through research
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THE LEADERSHIP ROLE WILL INCLUDE:
- Administrative and academic leadership: Oversees the Division of Physical & Quantitative Science; as Division Chief, leads Chairs and Division Administration in a productive, collaborative academic research environment
- Scientific leadership: Works with other leaders to advance high impact transdisciplinary research across research and clinical departments and programs; provides guidance to Shared Resources (Cores) aligned with the Division of Physical & Quantitative Science; contributes to CCSG competing and non-competing applications; and mentors Core directors, faculty, trainees, and staff
- Center-wide leadership: Serves as member of the Research Executive Committee, the Research Institute Steering Committee, the Scientific Leadership Committee, and the Leadership Council; represents the Division of Physical & Quantitative Science in oversight and governance venues; ensures the Division of Physical & Quantitative Science develops and sustains robust shared initiatives with the Offices of Community Outreach & Engagement, Research Education & Training, and Research Career Development
- Maintains top tier research programs: Maintains active extramurally funded research programs; publishes original reports in high impact peer-reviewed journals; provides service to professional societies; and contributes to teaching and mentoring of faculty, staff, fellows, and graduate students
CREDENTIALS AND QUALIFICATIONS FOR ELIGIBLE CANDIDATES INCLUDE:
- Doctoral degree (PhD, DrPH, or equivalent) in systems biology, engineering, biomathematics, biostatistics, bioinformatics, machine learning, artificial intelligence, quantitative science, computer science, or a related field
- Senior Member/Professor rank is preferred, along with a history of academic excellence and sustained peer-reviewed extramural funding by NCI or other institutes of NIH
- Previous experience in a Cancer Center Support Grant (CCSG) leadership role, research program or other specific CCSG role, with experience in developing/reviewing the P30 grant as well as participation in program review
- Track record of successfully working across complex research and clinical environments
To formally apply, visit our internal careers page and apply to req R-78. Please be sure to attach a single PDF or Word file which includes your CV and cover letter. Review of applications will begin immediately.
Questions regarding the opportunity may be directed to Chair of the Search Committee, Dr. Heather Jim at Heather.Jim@moffitt.org.
LOCATION
Tampa Bay Area
Moffitt Cancer Center is located in Tampa Florida, a thriving metropolitan city that provides its residents a high quality of life. The Tampa Bay area has become a hub for ground-breaking research, welcoming individuals from around the globe. This diverse city is characterized by a rich culture, year-round activities for all, beautiful beaches, amazing cuisine and more.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Moffitt is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, or protected veteran or disabled status. Moffitt seeks candidates whose skills and personal and professional experience have prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity and excellence.
SALARY RANGE
Salary ranges posted for this position represent the expected base pay range for the role. Actual compensation may vary based on location and a variety of job-related factors, including experience, skills, education, and internal equity among Team Members in similar positions.
We are committed to maintaining fair and equitable pay practices and regularly review compensation to ensure alignment across our workforce.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in physical science technician jobs.
- Associate or bachelor's degree in chemistry, physics, geology, or a related physical science
- Hands-on experience operating and maintaining analytical laboratory instruments
- Proficiency in data recording, sample logging, and laboratory information management systems
- Knowledge of quality assurance and quality control procedures including chain-of-custody protocols
- Familiarity with OSHA laboratory safety standards and proper handling of hazardous materials
- Ability to interpret and document experimental data with accuracy and attention to detail
Tips for Your Physical Science Technician Job Search
Tailor your resume to lab methods
List the specific instruments and techniques you've used, such as spectrometry, titration, or X-ray diffraction. Hiring managers scan for exact equipment names, so generic phrases like 'laboratory experience' won't surface your resume the way a specific instrument name will.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists physical science technician openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Highlight relevant certifications upfront
Certifications like HAZWOPER, ISO 17025 familiarity, or state-specific environmental sampling credentials carry real weight in physical science technician screening. Put these near the top of your resume, not buried in a skills section at the bottom.
Target postings by sector not just title
Federal contractors, state environmental agencies, and commercial testing labs all hire physical science technicians but write postings differently. Searching by sector terms like 'environmental monitoring' or 'materials characterization' uncovers openings that use alternate job titles.
Prepare for practical and technical interviews
Many physical science technician interviews include a walkthrough of a past experiment or a hypothetical data anomaly. Practice explaining your quality control steps, how you've handled instrument calibration failures, and how you document non-conforming results.
Negotiate start date around clearance timelines
Federal and defense-adjacent physical science technician roles often require a background investigation or security clearance. If you're offered a position, clarify the clearance tier upfront and factor that processing time into your negotiated start date.
Physical Science Technician Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most physical science technicians?
The companies hiring the most physical science technicians right now include Post University, Delaware Schools Consortium, and University of Kansas Medical Center, with the largest share of openings in California, Oklahoma, and Maryland, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Federal agencies and environmental consulting firms consistently represent the largest share of active postings.
How many physical science technician jobs are remote?
About 23% of physical science technician openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most roles. Data analysis, report writing, and regulatory compliance positions within the field are the sub-areas most likely to offer remote or hybrid arrangements.
How do you become a physical science technician?
Most physical science technician roles require at minimum an associate degree in a physical science, though a bachelor's degree in chemistry, physics, or geology is increasingly preferred. You build practical skills through lab coursework, internships, or entry-level technician assistant positions. Earning a relevant certification such as HAZWOPER or laboratory quality management strengthens your candidacy for specialized roles in environmental, materials, or government settings.
How do you get hired as a physical science technician with little experience?
Entry-level physical science technician candidates get hired by emphasizing lab coursework, independent research projects, and any fieldwork completed during their degree. Applying to federal government positions through USAJOBS is a practical route because many postings are open to recent graduates at the GS-5 and GS-7 levels. Highlighting specific instruments you've operated and any safety training you've completed, even from coursework, sets you apart from candidates who list only general lab skills.
What does the physical science technician interview process look like?
Physical science technician interviews typically begin with a phone or video screen focused on your educational background and familiarity with relevant equipment. A technical interview or practical assessment often follows, where you may be asked to walk through an experiment, describe how you've handled a data discrepancy, or explain your documentation process. Final rounds at larger organizations or government agencies frequently include a panel interview with both supervisors and working-level technicians.
Where can I find and apply to physical science technician jobs?
You can find and apply to physical science technician jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the United States. Find roles that match your background and apply directly to each listing from the page.
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