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Research Assistant II
The mission of The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center is to eliminate cancer in Texas, the nation, and the world through outstanding programs that integrate patient care, research and prevention, and through education for undergraduate and graduate students, trainees, professionals, employees and the public.
The primary purpose of the Research Assistant II is to carry out research projects in varied areas of biology, biomedical or related basic science areas. Constructs, assembles and operates laboratory apparatus and equipment. Reads literature and confers with superiors regarding new procedures and modifies them according to the needs of the project. Records and evaluates data obtained in accordance with methods requested.
The employee carries out research projects in varied areas of biology, biomedical or related basic science areas. Constructs, assembles and operates laboratory apparatus and equipment. Reads literature and confers with superiors regarding new procedures and modifies them according to the needs of the project. Records and evaluates data obtained in accordance with methods requested.
KEY FUNCTIONS
1. Exercises considerable independence in animal experimentation, including but not limited to animal colony maintenance, orthotopic implantation of tumors involving survival surgeries, monitoring and recording progress of experiments including imaging (using ultrasound and IVIS based imaging), tumor volume measurements, necropsy, preparation of tissues for histology and for molecular work.
2. Performs laboratory studies using flow cytometry, tissue culture nucleic acid extraction, PCR, immunoblotting, immunohistochemistry.
3. Reads literature and confers with superiors regarding new procedures and modifies them according to the needs of the projects. Records and evaluates data obtained in accordance with method requested.
4. Maintain meticulous records of experimental data and protocols in the lab ELN system.
5. Conducts routine tissue culture which involves manipulation and maintenance of cancer cells. Prepare cell culture media and solutions by visually measuring the ingredients.
6. Operate equipment such as centrifuge, pH meters, spectrophotometers and microscopes in the laboratory.
7. Reports problem and/or possible problems with the operation of equipment to the manager and/or faculty in laboratory. Demonstrate and practice laboratory safety precautions. Ensures that the laboratory is prepared for inspection, which involves cleaning, labeling chemicals, stacking and unpacking supplies. Maintain laboratory inventory of supplies.
8. Other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION:
Required: Bachelor’s degree with major course work in one of the basic sciences.
Preferred: Masters' degree with major course work in one of the basic sciences.
EXPERIENCE
Required: Two years of experience in scientific or experimental research work.
Preferred: Experience managing colonies of animals and setting up breeding strategies as needed for experiments
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
