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Research Assistant I
Summary
Interested in learning more about lung cancer research? The primary purpose of the Research Assistant I is to provide technical assistance in either 1) animal genotyping and experiments, 2) tissue processing and immunohistochemistry, or 3) molecular biology and immunoblot analysis. Duties will include assistance with organizing reagents and samples, and assistance with general laboratory duties including ordering lab reagents, consumables and receiving shipments. The position requires independent decision-making, judgment and high organizational skills. The incumbent is responsible for maintaining safety standards in the laboratory.
The ideal Research Assistant I candidate should have experience using Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and PowerPoint, and demonstrate a strong willingness to learn
Job Specific Competencies
· Generally aid and support the PI in all their research and laboratory efforts
· Independently performing animal experiments in consultation with PI (breeding, weening, genotyping, bleeding, tissue harvesting, injections, downstream processing and analysis)
· Performs animal maintenance (safety protocols and standards, record keeping of animal inventory)
· Is able to train new members of the laboratory in animal techniques.
· Standard molecular techniques and perform tissue culture
· Willingness to proactively learn new techniques and science
· Ordering reagents and supplies.
· Other duties as required.
EDUCATION
Required: Bachelor's degree, major course work in one of the basic sciences.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Required: No experience
Preferred: Experience with Microsoft Office applications such as Excel and PowerPoint is required. Laboratory experience is a plus.
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.
This position may be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code and therefore may require routine reviews and screening. The ability to satisfy and maintain all requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of such infrastructure is a condition of hire and continued employment.
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
