Research Assistant I - Stem Cell Transplantation Research
- Employer
- University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
- Location
- Houston, Texas
- Salary
- Competitive
- Closing date
- Jun 1, 2022
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- Discipline
- Health Sciences
- Organization Type
- Healthcare/Hospital
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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 FUNCTIONS
The Research Assistant I conducts experiments and carries out research projects in varied areas of chemistry, biology, physics and other biomedical, or related scientific fields. Constructs, assembles and operates laboratory apparatus and equipment. Studies are specific to cellular and immunotherapy. Position assists with the development of new clinical studies involving ex vivo cord blood expansion techniques, the isolation and characterization of hematopoietic stem and progenitor cell subpopulations and the study of these cells in animal models with the goal of studying and improving hematopoietic engraftment
Lab Duties
Performs technical laboratory duties in accordance with a predetermined course of action.
- oversee lab supplies and maintain equipment.
-coordinate rotation room.
-routine maintenance and equipment.
Experiments
Prepares and conducts experiments and/or as requested by the PI or their designee.
-Obtaining peripheral blood, bone marrow and spleen samples from animal models and processing of same for flow cytometric and in vitro assays.
-entry/capture into database
Research
Reads literature and confers with superiors regarding new procedures. Collects and organizes data for project reports.
-Occasional data presentation during weekly meetings
Other duties
-General lab cleaning/organization
-Ensuring maintenance of lab standards
-Conduct checks/inspections
-Assist postdocs and researchers with clinical trials, data, projects, etc.
EDUCATION
Required: Bachelor's degree with major course work in one of the basic sciences.
EXPERIENCE
Required: No 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
KEY FUNCTIONS
The Research Assistant I conducts experiments and carries out research projects in varied areas of chemistry, biology, physics and other biomedical, or related scientific fields. Constructs, assembles and operates laboratory apparatus and equipment. Studies are specific to cellular and immunotherapy. Position assists with the development of new clinical studies involving ex vivo cord blood expansion techniques, the isolation and characterization of hematopoietic stem and progenitor cell subpopulations and the study of these cells in animal models with the goal of studying and improving hematopoietic engraftment
Lab Duties
Performs technical laboratory duties in accordance with a predetermined course of action.
- oversee lab supplies and maintain equipment.
-coordinate rotation room.
-routine maintenance and equipment.
Experiments
Prepares and conducts experiments and/or as requested by the PI or their designee.
-Obtaining peripheral blood, bone marrow and spleen samples from animal models and processing of same for flow cytometric and in vitro assays.
-entry/capture into database
Research
Reads literature and confers with superiors regarding new procedures. Collects and organizes data for project reports.
-Occasional data presentation during weekly meetings
Other duties
-General lab cleaning/organization
-Ensuring maintenance of lab standards
-Conduct checks/inspections
-Assist postdocs and researchers with clinical trials, data, projects, etc.
EDUCATION
Required: Bachelor's degree with major course work in one of the basic sciences.
EXPERIENCE
Required: No 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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