Research Assistant I (Part Time 28hrs/wk) - Cancer Biology Job at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX

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  • The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
  • Houston, TX

Job Description

SUMMARY

The primary purpose of the Research Assistant I is to provide technical assistance in carrying out various research projects, perform protein expression and isolation procedures, molecular biological experiments and animal studies. The position will provide technical support for laboratory- based cancer research. Duties will include assistance with organizing reagents and samples, and assistance with general laboratory duties including ordering lab reagents, consumables and receiving shipments. The position requires independent decision-making, judgment and high organizational skills. The incumbent is responsible for maintaining safety standards in the laboratory.

*This is a part-time position working 28hrs/week.*

JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES Animal husbandry

  • Mouse colony maintenance and husbandry (Setting up genetic crosses, breeding and weaning)
  • Efficiently maintain animal inventory records
  • Mouse genotyping
  • Monitoring health and welfare of animals

Training

  • Assisting and/or training other personnel in the laboratory.

Space and Records

  • Maintains laboratory space and scientific records
  • Records and analyzes data and communicates information

Data and Protocols

  • Maintains accurate, detailed records and experimental data and protocols.

Equipment

  • Constructs, assembles and operates laboratory apparatus and equipment.

Other duties as assigned

EDUCATION

Required: Bachelor's degree, 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

Additional Information

  • Requisition ID: 171781
  • Employment Status: Part-Time Benefits Eligible
  • Employee Status: Regular
  • Work Week: Days
  • Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 38,500
  • Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 48,000
  • Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 57,500
  • FLSA: non-exempt and eligible for overtime pay
  • Fund Type: Soft
  • Work Location: Onsite
  • Pivotal Position: No
  • Referral Bonus Available?: No
  • Relocation Assistance Available?: No
  • Science Jobs: No
#LI-Onsite

Job Tags

Part time, Local area, Relocation package,

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