Research Assistant II

MD Anderson Cancer Center • Houston, TX

3d

About The Position

We strive to make a difference in the lives of our fellow human being with our research, education and training programs. The research in the Majumder Laboratory is focused on (1) deciphering the mechanisms that control normal development and how aberrations of such mechanisms produce diseases, and (2) investigating how such knowledge can be translated into improved patient care. The ideal Research Assistant II candidate must have at least one year of experience maintaining a mouse colony and performing characterization using genotyping, RT-PCR, and Western blotting.

Requirements

• Education Required: Bachelor's Degree Basic Science.
• Work Experience Required: One year of scientific or experimental research work experience. Or no experience required with preferred degree.

Nice To Haves

• Preferred: Master's Degree Basic Science or Medical Degree
• Must have at least one year of experience maintaining a mouse colony and performing characterization using genotyping, RT-PCR, and Western blotting.

Responsibilities

• Assists principal investigator with scientific research projects focused on understanding the function of specific genes and how they relate to etiology of cancer and behavior using mouse models.
• Functions, under supervision, in the design and initiation of research experiments. These experiments include, but are not limited to, assessment of tumorigenesis in in vitro and in vivo systems (cell culture and in mice) and behavior in mice, performing breeding and genotyping in mice, tracking tumor phenotypes and behavior patterns following protocols using Western blotting, RT-PCR, histologic analyses including immunohistochemistry, gene expression, and other approaches.
• Assists in training and research work activity for assigned laboratory and research personnel.
• Supervises general laboratory management including the use of laboratory equipment and implements safety procedures. Assists with basic laboratory techniques and in preparation of media solutions, buffers and reagents.
• Submits project results to superiors.
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers excellent benefits , including medical, dental, paid time off , retirement , tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level