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MD Anderson Cancer Center · 1 day ago

Research Assistant II

United States, Texas, Houston, Houston (TX Med Ctr)

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry Level

$45K/yr - $68K/yr

1+ years exp

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is one of the world's most respected centers focused on cancer patient care, research, education, and prevention. The Research Assistant II will provide technical and organizational support for ongoing research projects, including conducting experiments in molecular biology and assisting with manuscript and grant preparation.

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Responsibilities

Provide technical and organizational skills in support of ongoing research projects such as assisting with manuscript and grant preparation

Conduct various experiments in molecular biology and protein chemistry

Handle experimental mice, including injecting tumor cells to nude mice, measure tumor growth, harvest tumor samples, isolate DNA and RNA from tumors, and carry out immunohistochemistry using paraffin tissue sections

Learn and conduct additional methods and techniques when necessary

Record and maintain a central repository of all molecular biology reagents and biospecimens

Accurately label all samples

Keep ample stock of supplies on hand

Qualification

Molecular BiologyCell CultureProtein ChemistryAnimal WorkExperiment DesignSoft Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree with major course works in one of the basic sciences

One year experience in scientific or experimental research work

Basic knowledge and techniques to conduct various experiments in molecular biology and protein chemistry

Ability to culture/maintain different cancer cell lines

Ability to subclone DNA expression plasmid and to carry out mutagenesis experiments

Knowledge of protein overexpression, basic protein purification and analysis techniques (e.g. Western blotting, etc.)

Handling experimental mice, including injecting tumor cells to nude mice, measure tumor growth, harvest tumor samples, isolate DNA and RNA from tumors, and carry out immunohistochemistry using paraffin tissue sections

Willingness and ability to learn and conduct additional methods and techniques when necessary

Ability to keep flexible working hours and to learn proper procedures to operate various types of equipment associated with these experiments

Required to record and maintain a central repository of all molecular biology reagents and biospecimens

Accurately label all samples

Keep ample stock of supplies on hand