Research Assistant II - (Mammalian Cell Culture) Institute for Personalized Cancer Therapy
- Employer
- University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
- Location
- Houston, Texas
- Salary
- Competitive
- Closing date
- Oct 22, 2019
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- Discipline
- Life Sciences, Cancer Research
- Organization Type
- Healthcare/Hospital
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Job Details
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 2018 rankings. It is one of the nation's original three comprehensive cancer centers designated by the National Cancer Institute.
The Research Assistant II provides technical and coordination skills in carrying out various research projects.
KEY FUNCTIONS
Carries out research experiments and projects
a. Conduct research experiments with excellent basic molecular and tissue culture technique with high standard in safety and integrity.
b. Required to work with lentivirus transduction experiment.
c. Assists and supports other team members in experiments and contributes to various research projects as assigned.
Collects and analyzes data and report
a. Records and evaluates data in accordance with methods requested.
b. Performs analysis on collect data and makes conclusion.
c. Prepares report and/or presentation of experiments.
Laboratory maintenance and material preparation
a. Performs routine laboratory maintenance work on laboratory space and equipment.
b. Handles waste (including biohazardous waste) according to safety requirement.
c. Prepares materials for experiments as instructed.
Other duties as assigned
EDUCATION
Required: Bachelor's degree with major course works in one of the basic sciences.
Preferred: Bachelor's degree in natural science, basic science, molecular biology, genetics, or similar field.
EXPERIENCE
Required: Two years experience in scientific or experimental research work. No experience required with preferred degree.
Preferred: Mammalian cell culture 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
The Research Assistant II provides technical and coordination skills in carrying out various research projects.
KEY FUNCTIONS
Carries out research experiments and projects
a. Conduct research experiments with excellent basic molecular and tissue culture technique with high standard in safety and integrity.
b. Required to work with lentivirus transduction experiment.
c. Assists and supports other team members in experiments and contributes to various research projects as assigned.
Collects and analyzes data and report
a. Records and evaluates data in accordance with methods requested.
b. Performs analysis on collect data and makes conclusion.
c. Prepares report and/or presentation of experiments.
Laboratory maintenance and material preparation
a. Performs routine laboratory maintenance work on laboratory space and equipment.
b. Handles waste (including biohazardous waste) according to safety requirement.
c. Prepares materials for experiments as instructed.
Other duties as assigned
EDUCATION
Required: Bachelor's degree with major course works in one of the basic sciences.
Preferred: Bachelor's degree in natural science, basic science, molecular biology, genetics, or similar field.
EXPERIENCE
Required: Two years experience in scientific or experimental research work. No experience required with preferred degree.
Preferred: Mammalian cell culture 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
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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