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MD Anderson Cancer Center · 4 hours ago

Senior Research Assistant

positionUnited States, Texas, Houston, Houston (TX Med Ctr)
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityMid, Senior Level
money$52K/yr - $78K/yr
date2+ years exp

MD Anderson Cancer Center is dedicated to driving scientific advancements in patient care. The Senior Research Assistant will engage in hands-on experimental work and collaborate within a dynamic research environment to support innovative research in the Surgery Division.

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Responsibilities

Exercises considerable independence in animal experimentation, including but not limited to animal colony maintenance, orthotopic implantation of tumors involving survival surgeries, monitoring and recording progress of experiments including imaging (using ultrasound and IVIS based imaging), tumor volume measurements, necropsy, preparation of tissues for histology and for molecular work
Performs laboratory studies using flow cytometry, tissue culture nucleic acid extraction, PCR, immunoblotting, immunohistochemistry
Reads literature and confers with superiors regarding new procedures and modifies them according to the needs of the projects. Records and evaluates data obtained in accordance with method requested
Maintain meticulous records of experimental data and protocols in the lab ELN system
Conducts routine tissue culture which involves manipulation and maintenance of cancer cells. Prepare cell culture media and solutions by visually measuring the ingredients
Operate equipment such as centrifuge, pH meters, spectrophotometers and microscopes in the laboratory
Reports problem and/or possible problems with the operation of equipment to the manager and/or faculty in laboratory. Demonstrate and practice laboratory safety precautions. Ensures that the laboratory is prepared for inspection, which involves cleaning, labeling chemicals, stacking and unpacking supplies. Maintain laboratory inventory of supplies
Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Animal experimentationFlow cytometryTissue culturePCRImmunoblottingImmunohistochemistryLaboratory safetyData recordingProblem-solvingCollaborationAdaptability

Required

Bachelor's Degree Basic sciences or related field
2 years Scientific or experimental research work experience; or
1 year Required experience with preferred degree

Preferred

Master's Degree Basic sciences

Benefits

Medical
Dental
Paid time off
Retirement
Tuition benefits
Educational opportunities
Individual and team recognition

Company

MD Anderson Cancer Center

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MD Anderson Cancer Center is a cancer treatment and research institution which gives treatment, and research of all types of cancer.
dateFounded in 1994
location
Houston, Texas, USA
people-size10001+ employees
web-link
https://www.mdanderson.org/

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$16.2M
Key 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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