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Research Assistant II - Lymphoma Myeloma
Research Assistant II - Lymphoma/Myeloma Research
MISSION STATEMENT
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 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 2025-2026 rankings. It is one of the nation's original three comprehensive cancer centers designated by the National Cancer Institute
The primary purpose of this position is to provide exceptional laboratory and informatic support for the laboratory of Dr. Mark Hamilton within the Department of Lymphoma and Myeloma. The incumbent provides skilled laboratory processing and biospecimen management support for laboratory-based assays and is knowledgeable about proper human subject research guidelines.
Job Specific Competencies:
Laboratory Support (70%)
Responsible for processing of human subject tissue samples, including tumor biopsies, blood, bone marrow, cerebrospinal fluid, and cellular therapy products according to provided standard operating procedures (SOPs).
Collects tissue as needed from clinical operations teams, including both standard of care and clinical trial research biospecimens, and maintains accurate sample logs and database entries for successful banking and retrieval of biospecimen samples.
Independently identifies suitable biospecimen samples based on scientific rationale and assembles sample vials and manifests with 100% accuracy for sample distribution to internal and external research groups.
Demonstrates knowledge of human subjects research regulatory compliance, with specific knowledge of guidelines surrounding Protected Health Information (PHI) and institutional biospecimen safety regulations.
Performs laboratory assays according to provided standard operating procedures (SOPs) and regularly evaluates quality metrics, maintains adequate laboratory records, and communicates with appropriate laboratory personnel to ensure timely and accurate completion of laboratory goals.
Performs other assigned tasks with high fidelity and within assigned deadlines.
Bioinformatics Support (30%)
Accurately maintains laboratory data, including sequencing files, in institutional storage according to established laboratory standard operating procedures (SOPs).
Performs informatic support tasks, such as building an running established informatic pipelines, archiving and retrieving data, and documentation of relevant laboratory informatic processes according to instructions provided by the laboratory team and principal investigator.
Performs other assigned tasks with high fidelity and within assigned deadlines.
Onsite Presence: 100% onsite
Education Required - Bachelor's Degree in a basic Science.
Experience Required - 1 year scientific or experimental research work experience.
Experience Preferred - Experience in RNA, DNA extraction, molecular biology and/or tissue culture
Education Preferred - Master's Degree Basic Science. No experience required with preferred degree.
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
