Research Assistant II - Leukemia
- Employer
- University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
- Location
- Houston, Texas
- Salary
- Competitive
- Closing date
- Sep 14, 2022
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- Discipline
- Health Sciences
- Organization Type
- Healthcare/Hospital
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Job Details
MD Anderson Cancer Center is a global leader in the treatment of blood cancers. The Leukemia department is one of the most successful disease-specific cancer programs in the world, as well as one of the largest.
MDACC has an excellent placement record of technicians in graduate programs for MS and Ph.D. degrees. We encourage and support these efforts through co-authorships on our publications.
The research technician's role is to support experimental procedures within the lab. This position also offers an excellent training opportunity for continuation of development of technical skills.
Key Functions:
EDUCATION
Required: Bachelor's degree with major course works in one of the basic sciences.
Preferred: Master's degreewith major course works in one of the basic sciences.
EXPERIENCE
Required: Two year's experience in scientific or experimental research work. No experience required with preferred degree.
Technical Skills (preferred)
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
MDACC has an excellent placement record of technicians in graduate programs for MS and Ph.D. degrees. We encourage and support these efforts through co-authorships on our publications.
The research technician's role is to support experimental procedures within the lab. This position also offers an excellent training opportunity for continuation of development of technical skills.
Key Functions:
- Assists principal investigator with scientific research projects focused on the role of the RNA-binding protein hnRNP K in human malignancies
- Functions, under supervision, in the design, initiation, and performance of research experiments
- Maintains detailed experimental records
- Performs basic analysis of data
- Assists in general laboratory management, including preparation of buffers and ordering and maintaining laboratory inventory supply.
EDUCATION
Required: Bachelor's degree with major course works in one of the basic sciences.
Preferred: Master's degreewith major course works in one of the basic sciences.
EXPERIENCE
Required: Two year's experience in scientific or experimental research work. No experience required with preferred degree.
Technical Skills (preferred)
- Experience with molecular techniques: PCR, western blotting
- Experience with cell culture
- Familiarity with mouse husbandry
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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