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Research Assistant II - Infectious Diseases - Mice/Mouse experience

Employer
University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
Location
Houston, Texas
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
Nov 23, 2020

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Discipline
Life Sciences, Cancer Research
Organization Type
Healthcare/Hospital

Job Details

The primary purpose of the Research Assistant II position in the Department of Infectious Diseases, Infection Control and Employee Health is to coordinate and conduct experiments and carry out projects with a main focus in cancer, chronic inflammation and fibrosis research supporting the development of small molecule STAT3 inhibitors. Constructs, assembles and operates laboratory apparatus and equipment. Reads literature and confers with superiors regarding new procedures and modifies them according to the needs of the project. Records and evaluates data obtained in accordance with methods requested

Key Functions:
1. Laboratory Function Responsibilities:

* Employee will conduct and carry out research experiments and prepare other samples for testing as directed by supervisor. Communication with supervisor is required to discuss goals of projects. Employee must understand and carry out detailed verbal and/or written instructions on how to conduct an experiment in order to achieve the goals of the project. Verbally asks questions of supervisor and/or other laboratory personnel to clarify and obtain further information needed to prepare for experiment.

2. Equipment and chemicals:

* Candidate should be have basic knowledge of solution and buffer preparation in which ionic concentration and pH is critical. Should be able to operate equipment such as centrifuges, pH meters, spectrophotometers, and other laboratory equipment. Must verbally or in writing report problems and/or possible problems with the operation of equipment to the supervisor and/or other faculty in the laboratory. The employee duties can involve working with organic solvents, pharmaceutical compounds, and other biopolymers/biomaterials in accordance with laboratory safety protocols.

3. Animal manipulation and hazardous materials:

* Employee should be willing to collaborate with Vet Med for occasional protocols that include animal manipulation. Precaution against blood-borne pathogens and microbial must be taken whenever patient tissues/cultures are used in accordance with the institutional Universal Precautions Plan. Some protocols occasionally require weekend or holiday manipulations to be coordinated with other staff. Must demonstrate and practice laboratory safety precautions.

4. Record and analyze data and communicate information:

* Must maintain accurate and meticulous records of experimental data and protocols. Enter data from handwritten records to computer using Excel or similar software to analyze data and to provide data graphs or sponsor designed data base, depending on the study.

5. Conduct library work:

* Find and copy journal articles as required and read and understand articles related to experiments being conducted. Maintain a database of laboratory procedures in the laboratory using a computer and a manual filing system. Must be able to conduct searches and retrievals, use of Pubmed, Google, and other systems. Must be able to communicate information and translate knowledge gleaned to the laboratory bench. Library work requires good reading and comprehension skills as well as diligence and patience.

EDUCATION:

Required: Bachelor's degree with major course works in one of the basic sciences.

Preferred: Master'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.

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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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