Research Assistant II Job at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX

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  • The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
  • Houston, TX

Job Description

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston is one of the world's most respected centers focused on cancer patient care, research, education, and prevention. It was named the nation's No. 1 hospital for cancer care in U.S. News & World Report's 2021-2022 rankings. It is one of the nation's original three comprehensive cancer centers designated by the National Cancer Institute.

The primary purpose of the Research Assistant II is to provide technical and organizational skills in support of ongoing research projects such as assisting with manuscript and grant preparation.

KEY FUNCTIONS

Molecular Biology and Cellular Biology ProceduresRequires basic knowledge and techniques to conduct various experiments in molecular biology and protein chemistry. An essential requirement for the job is tissue/cell culture, molecular cloning, and real time PCR techniques, with the ability to culture/maintain different cancer cell lines, to subclone DNA expression plasmid and to carry out mutagenesis experiments. Also critical is knowledge of protein overexpression, basic protein purification and analysis techniques (e.g. Western blotting, etc.).

Mice WorkRequires handling experimental mice, including injecting tumor cells to nude mice, measure tumor growth, harvest tumor samples, isolate DNA and RNA from tumors, and carry out immunohistochemistry using paraffin tissue sections.

General Laboratory Duties

Must be willing and able to learn and conduct additional methods and techniques when necessary. If necessary, be able to keep flexible working hours and to learn proper procedures to operate various types of equipment associated with these experiments.
Required to record and maintain a central repository of all molecular biology reagents and biospecimens. Accurately label all samples. Keep ample stock of supplies on hand.

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

Education Preferred: Master's degree

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

Experience Preferred: Animal work, cell culture, experiment design

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. http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html

Additional Information

  • Requisition ID: 173947
  • Employment Status: Full-Time
  • Employee Status: Regular
  • Work Week: Days
  • Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 45,000
  • Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 56,500
  • Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 68,000
  • FLSA: exempt and not eligible for overtime pay
  • Fund Type: Soft
  • Work Location: Hybrid Onsite/Remote
  • Pivotal Position: Yes
  • Referral Bonus Available?: Yes
  • Relocation Assistance Available?: Yes
  • Science Jobs: No
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Job Tags

Full time, Local area, Relocation package, Flexible hours,

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