Senior Research Assistant - Immunology
- Employer
- University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
- Location
- Houston, Texas
- Salary
- Competitive
- Closing date
- Mar 15, 2021
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- Discipline
- Life Sciences, Cancer Research
- Organization Type
- Healthcare/Hospital
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Job Details
Tissue Culture 1. Maintains and establishes tissue culture cell lines, which requires
good sterile technique and ability to determine cell counts and cell
viability using microscope and hemocytometer.
2. Monitors, orders and shelves tissue culture supplies.
3. Works with primary human leukocytes and tumor biopsy samples
4. Establishes short-term cell cultures using human or mouse tissues.
5. Some protocols require work on weekends/holidays and time away must be
coordinated with other staff to ensure cell lines are maintained.
6. Requires cultivation of viral vectors
Lab Functions 1. Successfully completes training and certification by the Department of
Veterinary Medicine to handle and work with live animals, primarily mice, in a safe and
humane manner, following institutional guidelines
for disposal of dead animals, biohazards and used needles.
2. Setting up breedings, weanings, transferring cages between rooms, ear tagging and tail
snipping, and updating lab, breeding and genotyping records.
3. Performs Basic to intermediate techniques in immunological research, including
ELISA, ELISPOT, Immune cell isolation, Flow cytometry, Western Blotting, DNA/RNA
extraction, PCR, SDS-PAGE gels, Cloning.
4. Requires a willingness to learn techniques for handling chemicals
5. Requires the ability to calculate molarity and accurately prepare
media solutions and reagents.
6. Uses acids and polyacrylamide solutions, flammable materials and
other biohazards according to OSHA and institutional safety policies.
7. Discusses goals of projects and strategy for attaining the goals with
supervisor in clear and concise manner.
8. Ensures safe and efficient functioning of the lab and pleasant work
environment for self and others.
9. Responsible for ordering and maintaining laboratory supplies.
10. Develops research protocols.
11. Assists in the design of laboratory experiments and techniques.
12. Instructs other staff and students in basic laboratory techniques and to discuss project
goals and strategies.
Lab Maintenance 1. Responsible for ordering laboratory animals, and maintaining
up-to-date animal inventory.
2. Maintains detailed written reports of experimental data and
protocols.
3. Maintains lab work area and lab equipment, monitoring it daily to
ensure the lab operates safely, is clean, and all equipment is in good
working order; understands correct operation of all lab equipment, and follows written
instructions/operations manuals.
4. Other duties as assigned.
Bachelor's degree in one of the natural sciences or related field. 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
good sterile technique and ability to determine cell counts and cell
viability using microscope and hemocytometer.
2. Monitors, orders and shelves tissue culture supplies.
3. Works with primary human leukocytes and tumor biopsy samples
4. Establishes short-term cell cultures using human or mouse tissues.
5. Some protocols require work on weekends/holidays and time away must be
coordinated with other staff to ensure cell lines are maintained.
6. Requires cultivation of viral vectors
Lab Functions 1. Successfully completes training and certification by the Department of
Veterinary Medicine to handle and work with live animals, primarily mice, in a safe and
humane manner, following institutional guidelines
for disposal of dead animals, biohazards and used needles.
2. Setting up breedings, weanings, transferring cages between rooms, ear tagging and tail
snipping, and updating lab, breeding and genotyping records.
3. Performs Basic to intermediate techniques in immunological research, including
ELISA, ELISPOT, Immune cell isolation, Flow cytometry, Western Blotting, DNA/RNA
extraction, PCR, SDS-PAGE gels, Cloning.
4. Requires a willingness to learn techniques for handling chemicals
5. Requires the ability to calculate molarity and accurately prepare
media solutions and reagents.
6. Uses acids and polyacrylamide solutions, flammable materials and
other biohazards according to OSHA and institutional safety policies.
7. Discusses goals of projects and strategy for attaining the goals with
supervisor in clear and concise manner.
8. Ensures safe and efficient functioning of the lab and pleasant work
environment for self and others.
9. Responsible for ordering and maintaining laboratory supplies.
10. Develops research protocols.
11. Assists in the design of laboratory experiments and techniques.
12. Instructs other staff and students in basic laboratory techniques and to discuss project
goals and strategies.
Lab Maintenance 1. Responsible for ordering laboratory animals, and maintaining
up-to-date animal inventory.
2. Maintains detailed written reports of experimental data and
protocols.
3. Maintains lab work area and lab equipment, monitoring it daily to
ensure the lab operates safely, is clean, and all equipment is in good
working order; understands correct operation of all lab equipment, and follows written
instructions/operations manuals.
4. Other duties as assigned.
Bachelor's degree in one of the natural sciences or related field. 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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