Job Description
The primary purpose of the Research Assistant II position is to provide technical assistance in carrying out various research projects. These projects require complex sample preparation of a variety of human and animal samples such as plasma, tissue, and cells, using a variety of technological platforms. Our research projects are focused on metabolic pathways of cancer cells, novel therapeutic targets, and biomarkers for early detection of cancers.
KEY FUNCTIONS: Research Design, Planning, Coordination & Evaluation:
* Executes assays for cancer research projects including but not limited to animal models, cell culture and transfection, Western blotting, RT-PCR analysis, and flow cytometry.
* Assists faculty and other research scientists in developing and validating standard operating protocols (SOPs).
* Tests plasma, cell lines, and tumor samples following validated SOPs.
* Maintains clear record of all experimental work performed in laboratory notebooks and completes all documentation with clear and accurate language, according to the SOP's in place.
* Compiles, reviews, writes reports, and presents in working group meetings.
* Prepares stock solutions and buffers orders necessary reagents, laboratory supplies for future experiments in a timely manner.
Communication and Team Work:
* Asks critical and insightful questions to drive decision making and persuasively conveying solutions to a broad range of team members.
* Communicates with faculty, laboratory scientists, clinical researchers, and field experts extensively and understands their needs and contributes to the study designs of ongoing projects.
* Works closely in a multidisciplinary team with scientists, clinicians, and biostatisticians to execute the assays as required for research projects.
Other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION:Required: Bachelor's degree with major course works in one of the basic sciences.
Preferred: Masters of Science or higher in immunology, cell biology, molecular biology, bioengineering, biomedical sciences, or related scientific discipline.
EXPERIENCE:Required: One year experience in scientific or experimental research work. No experience required with preferred degree.
Preferred: Direct experience working with animals ( invivo , mouse, rodents). Research experience with western blott, PCR, etc.
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: 174295
- 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: Onsite
- Pivotal Position: No
- Referral Bonus Available?: No
- Relocation Assistance Available?: No
- Science Jobs: No
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Job Tags
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