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Senior Research Assistant - Genetics, Mouse Models

Employer
University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
Location
Houston, Texas
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
Nov 16, 2019

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Discipline
Life Sciences, Cancer Research
Organization Type
Healthcare/Hospital

Job Details

The Genetics department is a basic science department located in the George and Cynthia Mitchell Basic Sciences Research Building at the world-renowned University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in the heart of the The Texas Medical Center. The focus is on advancing knowledge of the molecular genetic mechanisms that regulate normal and abnormal cellular processes. Research grant support totals approximately 10 million dollars in annual direct costs.

The Senior Research Assist will perform and provide supervision, training to technical personnel and/or highly technical work in basic research projects. Experiments involve determining the mechanisms of neuropathic pain using mouse models and biochemical methods.

KEY FUNCTIONS

  • Exercises considerable imagination, initiative and inventiveness in planning and executing the details of experiments and in evaluating and interpreting the results.
  • Development and brain tumors using mouse models and cultured cells.
  • Impacts laboratory research techniques and procedures.
  • 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.

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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