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Senior Research Assistant - Lymphoma Myeloma
Senior Research Assistant - Lymphoma Myeloma
The primary purpose of this position is to provide exceptional laboratory support and direct research assistance for the laboratory of Michael Green within the Department of Lymphoma and Myeloma. The incumbent provides skilled management of animal models, biospecimen management support, and laboratory assays, and is knowledgeable about proper animal and human subject research guidelines.
The ideal candidate will be a creative and proactive research professional with demonstrated ability to design and execute experimental approaches from conception to interpretation. They will be skilled in developing and refining laboratory techniques, assembling and operating specialized apparatus, and ensuring protocols remain state‑of‑the‑art. Collaborative and communicative, they will work closely with senior researchers and the Principal Investigator on reports and grant preparation. Additionally, they will provide effective supervision and mentoring of laboratory technicians, guiding tasks and supporting their development.
The hours are Monday through Friday 9-5p and 100% onsite
Salary range - Min - $51,500 Mid - $64,500 Max - $77,500
MD Anderson offers our employees:
- Paid employee medical benefits (zero premium) starting on first day for employees who work 30 or more hours per week
- Group Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D and Disability coverage
- Paid time off (PTO) and Extended Illness Bank (EIB) paid leave accruals
- Paid institutional holidays, wellness leave, childcare leave, and other paid leave programs
- Tuition Assistance Program after six months of service
- Teachers Retirement System defined-benefit pension plan and two voluntary retirement plans
- Employer paid life, AD&D and an illness-related reduced salary pay program
- Extensive wellness, recognition, fitness, employee health programs and employee resource groups.
Job Specific Competencies
Animal Research & Laboratory Support (60%)
Demonstrates expertise in execution of animal experiments, including genetically engineered models (GEM) and patient-derived xenograft (PDX) model systems, especially within the context of industry-sponsored investigational drug studies.
Demonstrates experience and knowledge of Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) use protocols, including prior experience submitting, maintaining, and following established protocols.
Performs independent maintenance of GEM animal colonies, including colony maintenance, cross-breeding for new allele crosses and models, and strong recordkeeping for model verification.
Fluency in surgical procedures in accordance with IACUC guidelines for PDX model engraftment.
Experienced in long-term maintenance of PDX biospecimen repositories, including database and biospecimen management for distribution to academic and commercial partners.
Supervises laboratory personnel as required.
Human Subject Research Support (30%)
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.
Demonstrates knowledge of Institutional Review Board (IRB) protocols, including prior experience submitting, maintaining, and following established protocols.
Laboratory Assays & Inventory Management (10%)
Responsible for conducting laboratory experiments in accordance with SOPs and training guidelines according to specifications of the Principal Investigator.
Maintains complete and accurate records of experiments and procedures in the designated laboratory notebook, digitally or electronically, at the direction of the Principal Investigator.
Maintains a clean and safe laboratory environment and complies with all Environmental Health and Safety regulations on a daily basis.
Maintains supplies, inventories, and completes other duties specified for the operation of a research laboratory.
EDUCATION
- Required: Bachelor's Degree Natural sciences or related field.
- Preferred: Master's Degree Basic sciences.
- Preferred: Medical Degree
WORK EXPERIENCE
- Required: 3 years Scientific or experimental research work experience
- Required: 1 year Required experience with preferred degree.
- PDX Models, cell lines, xenografts, animal experiment management, able to supervise other techs, dealing with archive samples, human subject research for regulatory component.
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
