Sr. Research Asst
Posted on: 14 Apr 2021
Houston, TX
Job Description
SUMMARY
The primary purpose of the Senior Research Assistant position is to manage a large colony of experimental animals and conduct various assigned research projects.
JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES
Research Activities
-Will assist with the generation of genetically engineered mouse models, breeding of animals, genotyping progeny and monitoring mice for tumor formation.
-Will perform IV, IP, and SQ injections and handle oral feeding for animals
-Will complete a wide array of experimental procedures including PCR, immunohistochemistry, DNA preparation, RNA extraction, flow cytometry, chromatin immunoprecipitation, Western blotting, bioluminescence assays, tissue culture (animal and human), and proliferation and cytotoxicity assays
-Assist lab members with various experimental techniques as needed
Mentorship and Training Verbally instructs, and visually demonstrates to new personnel and students the proper performance of all Standard Operating procedures.
Documentation and Record Keeping Maintaining an up-to-data, organized, accurate, and legible lab notebook that records all experiments and tests in detail.
Other duties as assigned
Required Degree: Bachelor's degree in one of the natural sciences or related field.
Required Experience: Three years of experience in scientific or experimental research work. With preferred degree, one year of required experience.
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: 139029
* Employment Status: Part-Time Benefits Eligible
* Employee Status: Regular
* FLSA: exempt and not eligible for overtime pay
* Work Week: Days
* Fund Type: Soft
* Pivotal Position: No
* Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 39,200
* Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 49,000
* Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 58,800
* Science Jobs: Yes
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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