MD Anderson Cancer Center · 1 day ago
Senior Research Assistant - Experimental Therapeutics
United States, Texas, Houston, Houston (TX Med Ctr)
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$52K/yr - $78K/yr
3+ years expMD Anderson Cancer Center is focused on the discovery and development of innovative cancer treatments through translational research. The Senior Research Assistant will play a key role in advancing innovative therapies through hands-on laboratory work, data analysis, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.
Health CareHealth DiagnosticsHospitalMedical
Responsibilities
Maintain stock cancer cell lines growing, expanding, freezing utilizing sterile techniques
Familiarity with safety procedures for handling patient samples
Ability to isolate and assay macromolecules such as DNA, RNA and proteins
Knowledge of molecular biology and advanced immunology techniques
Procedure adherence concerning the use of hazardous and/or radioactive substrates
Maintain appropriate environmental surveys and records of hazardous/radioactive chemicals/reagents
Manually record data for experiments, which includes analysis of data and preparation of graph, charts, and/or tables suitable for publication in scientific journals
Possess knowledge of word processing programs (MS Word) and spreadsheets (Excel)
Discuss results from each assay upon completion to insure accuracy and comparability with previous results of similar assays
Reconcile discrepancies as soon as possible
Help teach laboratory techniques to graduate students, surgical fellows and other research personnel as needed
Assist other personnel in laboratory with handling of experimental animals as needed, which may include: injection of cancer cells, assessing tumor size, and harvesting of tumors
Read and discuss selected literature pertaining to research projects
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree Natural sciences or related field
Three years Scientific or experimental research work experience
One year required experience with preferred degree
Extensive laboratory experience, including cell culture, handling patient tissues, and working with macromolecules such as DNA, RNA, and proteins
Skilled in maintaining cancer cell lines using sterile techniques
Familiar with safety procedures for patient samples
Knowledgeable in molecular biology and advanced immunology methods
Strong adherence to protocols involving hazardous or radioactive substrates
Accurate record-keeping of environmental surveys and reagents
Proficiency in data recording, analysis, and preparation of publication-ready charts and tables
Competency in MS Word and Excel
Ability to teach laboratory techniques to students and research personnel
Assist with experimental animal handling
Stay current with relevant scientific literature
Preferred
Master's Degree Basic sciences
Medical Degree
Benefits
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.
Company
MD Anderson Cancer Center
MD Anderson Cancer Center is a cancer treatment and research institution which gives treatment, and research of all types of cancer.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$16.2MKey Investors
Break Through CancerGastro-Intestinal Research Foundation
2023-05-16Grant· $2.7M
2023-01-24Grant· $3.5M
2022-04-19Grant· $10M
Leadership Team
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David Tweardy
Professor
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