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Research Assistant I - Mouse Handling

Employer
University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
Location
Houston, Texas
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
Sep 18, 2020

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Discipline
Life Sciences, Cancer Research
Organization Type
Healthcare/Hospital

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 2019 rankings. It is one of the nation's original three comprehensive cancer centers designated by the National Cancer Institute.

KEY FUNCTION

Tissue Culture and Processing Human Samples

· Maintains and establishes tissue culture cell lines which require good sterile techniques and the ability to observe and identify cell changes under the microscope, determine cell counts on the hemocytometer or coulter counter, performs colony counts or determine cell viability. Prepares sterile media and solutions.

· Monitors, and shelves tissue culture supplies to ensure efficient functioning. Prepare cells for cryogenic storage and reestablishment by the use of small vials, dry ice and liquid nitrogen.

· Performs Ficoll separation of mononuclear cells or red cell lysis; performs viable cell count using respective equipment; stores viably frozen cells or cell pellets; prepares DNA, RNA and protein extracts; maintains a database of frozen samples.

Molecular Techniques and Animal work

· Isolates, purifies and analyzes, RNA, DNA and protein including hybridization, gel electrophoresis autoradiography, ECL staining, performing PCR reactions, quantitative RT-PCR assay, DNA sequencing and assays for signal transducing enzymes.

·Performs flow cytometry for cell surface and intracellular markers.

·Performs routine assessment of mice housed in vet medicine facility (including general assessment and weight).

·Conducts mice treatment gavage with experimental agents including IP or oral drug administration.

·Collects peripheral blood and harvests murine tissues for human chimerism analysis.

·Performs routine assessment of mice housed in vet medicine facility (including general assessment and weight); conducts mice treatment gavage with experimental agents including IP or oral drug administration; collects peripheral blood and harvests murine tissues for human chimerism analysis.

Laboratory Equipment and Maintenance

·Performs routine maintenance of ultra-low freezers, liquid nitrogen, C02 and water levels. Should be able to maintain equipment such as high-speed centrifuges, pH meters and microfuges.

·Manually operates and maintains the lab equipment. Visually reads equipment operation manuals and procedure manual whenever necessary.

·Must be able to lift and carry items up to 20-25 pounds and carry or move from one area of the lab to another by using a roller cart.

·Must be able to comply with all institutional safety policies including Universal Precautions and OSHA standards when handling toxic, hazardous, flammable, radioactive or potentially infectious or carcinogenic materials. This may require wearing common protective garments or equipment such as gloves, eye protection, face mask, gown or lab coat, etc. Additionally some procedures may require the use of a fume hood or biological safety cabinet.

EDUCATION

REQUIRED:Bachelor's degree, major course work in one of the basic sciences.

EXPERIENCE

REQUIRED: No experience.

PREFERRED: Mouse handling 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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