Sr. Research Assistant - Genetics

SUMMARY

Genetics is a basic science department located in the George and Cynthia Mitchell Basic Sciences Research Building at the world-renowned University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in the heart of the Texas Medical Center. The focus is on advancing knowledge of the molecular genetic mechanisms that regulate normal and abnormal cellular processes.

The Sr. Research Assistant provides supervision, special training to technical personnel and/or highly technical work in medical and related research projects. This position impacts laboratory research techniques, production and procedures.

The ideal candidate will have experience with mouse work, tissue culture techniques, and flow cytometry. 

KEY FUNCTIONS

• Assists with basic laboratory techniques and in preparation of media solutions, buffers and reagents.
• Generate ongoing protocols for the work being done, and maintain and update the protocols
• 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. 
• Maintain active lab notes with duties and assignments performed
• Inventory the chemical room, -20C and -80C freezers as well as the 4C fridge to maintain current records of reagents 
• Other duties as assigned.