Research Assistant I - Houston, United States - MD Anderson Cancer Center
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 OncologyKEY FUNCTIONS
Research Experiments
- Conduct research projects with supervision; may include but not limited to isolating DNA/RNA, PCR/QPCR, Western blot analysis, tissue culture/preparation, and mouse maintenance.
- Learns equipment and relevant software needed for experiments.
- Discuss all stages of projects with supervisor at lab meetings.
Data and Analysis
- Use computer software efficiently for data acquisition, analysis, reporting and presentation.
- Records and evaluates data in accordance with methods requested.
- Maintain inventories, keeping precise, timely and accurate records.
Lab Duties
- Prepare reagent stocks as directed by supervisor and postdoc fellows.
- Perform laboratory safety and provide general lab support as needed. Assist in ordering supplies.
Education
Required:
Bachelor's degree, major course work in one of the basic sciences.
Experience
Required:
No experience.
Additional Information
- Requisition ID: 166922
- Employment Status: Full-Time
- Employee Status: Regular
- Work Week: Days
- Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 38,500
- Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 48,000
- Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 57,500
- FLSA: non exempt and 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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