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CHEManager International · 2 days ago

Research Assistant II

Houston, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$52K/yr - $61K/yr

3+ years exp

CHEManager International is seeking a Research Assistant II at the Center for Advanced Innate Cell Therapy within the Texas Children's Cancer Center. This role involves working with an interdisciplinary team to develop novel cancer immunotherapy approaches, maintaining mouse colonies, generating tumor models, and testing therapeutic activities.

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Responsibilities

Maintains mouse colonies

Generates tumor models in mice according to the established SOPs and IACUC-approved protocols

Administers drugs and cells to mice, in particular using the intravenous route

Performs daily examinations of mice according to the established SOPs and IACUC-approved protocols

Recognizes signs of pain and distress in animals and ensures proper treatment or euthanasia of sick animals

Collects cells and tissues from animals and works with other researchers to perform downstream analyses including immunohistochemistry, immunofluorescent microscopy, and flow cytometry

Documents results of experiments and reports to principle investigators

Trains and orients less experienced research staff

Defines problems and possible solutions

Oversees the maintenance of lab equipment and environment