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Research Technician

Employer
University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
Location
Houston, Texas
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
Aug 11, 2021

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Discipline
Health Sciences
Organization Type
Healthcare/Hospital

Job Details

The primary purpose of the Research Technician is to provide technical assistance in carrying out assigned duties of various research projects. Impacts research performance in specific department.

Key Functions
  1. Small Animal Work:
    1. Maintain colonies (breeding, weaning, genotyping).
    2. Process animal biological samples by labeling and archiving on a daily basis
    3. Tag and tailing plus genotyping of complex trip/quadruple transgenic mice.
  1. Tissue culture:
    1. Maintain and establishes culture of murine and human (when needed) cells.
    2. Prepare sterile media and solutions. Purify cells by various methods and monitor cells for proliferation and activation by standard laboratory methods.
    3. Monitor tissue culture supplies to ensure efficient functioning.
  1. Molecular biology and Cellular immunology:
    1. Stain tumor cells and lymphocytes subsets using flow cytometry antibodies.
    2. Isolate DNA, RNA and protein from cell lines and tissue samples.
  1. Record keeping and data collection:
    1. Maintain accurate, detailed records and experimental data and protocols.
    2. Need to closely work with other technicians, students, post-doctoral fellows, visiting scientists and principal investigators in scientific protocols currently used. Good communication skills, patience and good working knowledge of equipment and research aims are a necessity.
  1. Laboratory safety/lab equipment maintenance:
    1. Demonstrate and practice lab safety precautions.
    2. Receives verbal and/or written instructions from principal investigator on standards and specialized lab safety procedures.
    3. Attend annual safety courses required by MDA and other agencies.
    4. Handle chemically hazardous materials, and bio-hazardous materials in procedure specified to meet MDA safety guidelines.
    5. Follow manufacturer's guidelines regarding the handling and maintenance of all lab equipment.
    6. Responsible for ordering reagents and materials when needed.

Working Conditions

This position requires:

Working in Office Environment

______ No

__X__ Yes

Working in Patient Care Unit (e.g. Nursing unit; outpatient clinic)

__X__ No

______ Yes

Exposure to human/animal blood, body fluids, or tissues

______ No

__X__ Yes

Exposure to harmful chemicals

______ No

__X__ Yes

Exposure to radiation

___X___ No

____ Yes

Exposure to animals

_____ No

___X__ Yes

Physical Demands

Indicate the time required to do each of the following physical demands:

Time Spent

Never

0%

Occasionally

1-33%

Frequently

34-66%

Continuously

67-100%

Standing

X

Walking

X

Sitting

X

Reaching

X

Lifting/Carrying

Up to 10 lbs

X

10lbs to 50 lbs

X

More than 50 lbs

X

Pushing/Pulling

Up to 10 lbs

X

10lbs to 50 lbs

X

More than 50 lbs

X

Use computer/keyboard

X

EDUCATION:
Required: High school diploma or equivalent.

EXPERIENCE:
Required: Two years of research experience. With preferred degree, no experience required.

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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