Research Assistant II - Experimental Radiation Oncology
Posted on: 18 Jan 2021
Houston, TX
Job Description
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston is one of the world's most respected centers focused on cancer patient care, research, education and prevention. It was named the nation's No. 1 hospital for cancer care in U.S. News & World Reports 2018 rankings. It is one of the nation's original three comprehensive cancer centers designated by the National Cancer Institute.
The primary purpose of a Research Investigator II is to provide technical and coordination skills in carrying out various research projects. Impact laboratory research activities.
Key Functions
Assists principal investigator with scientific research projects.
Determines specific goals or objectives to be obtained, evaluates research data, develops and revises techniques.
Maintain patient-derived xenograft animal models
Administration of drug therapies by oral gavage and/or intraperitoneal injection
Perform mouse necropsy
Process tissue for histology, RNA isolation and protein isolation
Molecular analytical techniques for gene and protein expression
Maintain human cell line in vitro cultures
Education
Required: Bachelor's degree with major course works in one of the basic sciences.
Preferred: Master's degree with major course works in one of the basic sciences.
Experience
Required: Two years experience in scientific or experimental research work. No experience required with preferred degree.
Preferred: Previous lab experience working with mice.
It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html
Additional Information
* Requisition ID: 137103
* Employment Status: Full-Time
* Employee Status: Regular
* FLSA: exempt and not eligible for overtime pay
* Work Week: Evenings, Weekends
* Fund Type: Hard
* Pivotal Position: No
* Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 36,000
* Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 44,500
* Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 54,000
* Science Jobs: No
MD Anderson
Houston, TX
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is one of the world’s most respected centers devoted exclusively to cancer patient care, research, education and prevention.
Mission
The mission of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is to eliminate cancer in Texas, the nation, and the world through outstanding programs that integrate patient care, research and prevention, and through education for undergraduate and graduate students, trainees, professionals, employees and the public.
Vision
We shall be the premier cancer center in the world, based on the excellence of our people, our research-driven patient care and our science. We are Making Cancer History.
Core Values
Caring: By our words and actions, we create a caring environment for everyone.
We are sensitive to the concerns of our patients and our co-workers.
We are respectful and courteous to each other at all times.
We promote and reward teamwork and inclusiveness.
Integrity: We work together to merit the trust of our colleagues and those we serve.
We hold ourselves, and each other, accountable for practicing our values.
We communicate frequently, honestly and openly.
By our actions, we create an environment of trust.
Discovery: We embrace creativity and seek new knowledge.
We help each other to identify and solve problems.
We seek personal growth and enable others to do so.
We encourage learning, creativity and new ideas.
MD Anderson employs nearly 20,000 people, including more than 1,600 faculty members. With faculty and staff working in more than 25 buildings in Houston and Central Texas, MD Anderson is one of the largest cancer centers in the world.
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IndustryHealthcare
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No. of Employees20,000
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