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    Research Assistant II - Houston, United States - MD Anderson Cancer Center

    MD Anderson Cancer Center
    MD Anderson Cancer Center Houston, United States

    1 week ago

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    Description

    The Department of Molecular and Cellular Oncology (MCO) advances basic, translational and clinical efforts to make MD Anderson the number one cancer research center.

    The department's oncology-driven research focuses on fundamental mechanistic discoveries and their translation to humans.

    As a basic science department at MD Anderson, the department strives to enhance basic research excellence by establishing a robust research group focused on the molecular and cellular aspects of cancer research, particularly in signaling pathways and crosstalk between tumor and tumor microenvironment in tumor initiation, progression and metastasis, and resistance to various therapies.

    The department also hosts MD Anderson's Functional Genomics Core with the support of the Cancer Center Supporting Grant (CCSG).

    In addition, departmental faculty are core members of the Cancer Biology and Metastasis Program of CCSG, rated "exceptional" in the last competing renewal.

    Molecular & Cellular Oncology )


    KEY FUNCTIONS

    Laboratory Maintenance

    • Order supplies and communicate with vendors and administrators to obtain research materials and equipment.
    • Responsible for ensuring lab compliance, including but not limited to Environmental Health and Safety (EHS).

    Provide Research Support

    • Conduct routine cell culture experiments.
    • Perform wet bench work, including protein, DNA, and RNA sample preparation and immunohistochemistry staining.
    • Assist investigators and trainees in the laboratory with in vivo and in vitro biochemical and molecular biological experiments.

    Data and Records

    • Record and evaluate data obtained in accordance with the requested methods.
    • Maintain accurate, detailed records of experimental data and protocols.

    Coordinate Collaborative Efforts

    • Contact collaborators or sponsor personnel to coordinate shipments, verify receipt of samples, and keep records.
    • Arrange shipment of sample boxes with a suitable air freight carrier.

    Education

    Required:
    Bachelor's degree with major course works in one of the basic sciences.

    Preferred:
    Master's degree with major course works in one of the basic sciences.


    Experience

    Required:
    One year experience in scientific or experimental research work. No experience required with preferred degree.


    It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law.

    Additional Information


    • Requisition ID: 166919
    • Employment Status:
    Full-Time


    • Employee Status:
    Regular


    • Work Week:
    Days


    • Minimum Salary:
    US Dollar (USD) 43,500


    • Midpoint Salary:
    US Dollar (USD) 54,500


    • Maximum Salary :
    US Dollar (USD) 65,500


    FLSA:
    exempt and not eligible for overtime pay

    Fund Type:
    Soft

    Work Location:
    Onsite

    Pivotal Position:
    Yes

    Referral Bonus Available?:
    No

    Relocation Assistance Available?:
    Yes

    Science Jobs:
    Yes

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