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Sr Research Assistant - Genetics

Employer
University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
Location
Houston, Texas
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
Jul 19, 2019

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Discipline
Life Sciences, Cancer Research
Organization Type
Healthcare/Hospital

Job Details

Perform and provide supervision, training to technical personnel and/or highly technical work in basic research projects. Impacts laboratory research techniques and procedures.

** The ideal candidate will have experience with brain tumors using mouse models**

Key Functions:

* Exercises considerable imagination, initiative and inventiveness in planning

and executing the details of experiments and in evaluating and interpreting the

results. The experiments involve determining the mechanisms of neuropathic

pain using mouse models and biochemical methods.

development and brain tumors using mouse models and cultured cells.

* Oversees lab equipment and supplies and maintains inventory necessary to

complete projects and experiments as assigned.

* Maintains high level of knowledge regarding equipment, procedures and

safety.

* Supervises and collaborates with lab members in their work and assists them

as assigned or delegated.

* Carry out lab duties that include purchasing, organization and lab safety.

* Responsible for major participation in the development and revision of

techniques, assembles and operates laboratory apparatus and equipment.

* Collaborates or assists with supervisor and senior research staff with

preparation of reports and grant requests.

EDUCATION:
Required: Bachelor's degree in one of the natural sciences or related field.
Preferred: Master's degree in one of the natural sciences or related field.

EXPERIENCE:
Required: Three years of experience in scientific or experimental research work. With preferred degree, one year of required experience.

Preferred: Experience with mouse models.

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: 128441
  • Employment Status: Full-Time
  • Employee Status: Regular
  • FLSA: exempt and not eligible for overtime pay
  • Work Week: Days
  • Fund Type: Soft
  • Pivotal Position: Yes
  • Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 39,200
  • Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 49,000
  • Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 58,800
  • Science Jobs: Yes

Company

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 Report's 2023 rankings. It is one of the nation's original three comprehensive cancer centers designated by the National Cancer Institute.

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