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Research Assistant II

Employer
University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
Location
Houston, Texas
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
Nov 17, 2019

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Discipline
Life Sciences, Cancer Research
Organization Type
Healthcare/Hospital

Job Details

Research Assistant II

Maintains and operates a state-of-the-art multiphoton microscope platform consisting of 3 Titanium-Sapphire lasers and 2 optical parametric oscillators and one Leica SP8 STED confocal microscope with 1 white-light and 1 UV diode lasers coupled with multi-wavelength depletion lasers and 1 optical light with polarization prism; supports biologists with design and applications for novel hardware devices (e.g. objectives; tools for tissue fixation, sample and slide preparation, fixing, staining and live tissue imaging ; supports other types of microscopy (robotic and/or high-content microscopes, including macro programming. The knowledge in the following procedures is required:

· Expertise with optical microscopy, e.g. confocal/two-photon microscopy or applied laser techniques. Experience in STED microscopy is preferred.

· Basic knowledge of fluorescence microscopy and related technologies such as FRET, FRAP, etc.

· Basic knowledge on software and macro programming (e.g. ImageJ, Matlab) for image processing

· Optional: knowledge on CAD design of hardware, basic knowledge of cancer cell biology

Communicate information:

· Must be able to communicate results to and understand instructions from the supervisor and principal investigators.

· Clear and accurate communication in English both face-to-face and over the telephone is required.

· A willingness to cooperate with other staff, students, fellows and visitors is essential.

· Ability to compose short paragraphs describing the technology for grants and publications.

Provides support for basic experiments using imaging of tissue culture and small animals:

· Assists researchers for maintenance of animals during narcosis and microscopic imaging; acquires data from tissue cultures independently; provides assistance for image acquisition and analysis

· Supports researchers in the use of available software for image processing segmentation and quantitation

Computer literacy (other than above):

Needs to be capable of generating electronic versions of data and images for analysis and presentation.

Optional: Experience in cloud-based image and data management

Training of microscopy users:

Must be able to acquire and teach new microscopy techniques to scientists and students and support research teams in setting up new microscopy techniques

Laboratory Inventory management:

Must be able to manage inventories and order material for the laboratory in a timely fashion. Must work with department members and collaborators to ensure the consistent flow of information and quality control.

Education Required: Bachelor'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.

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

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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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