Houston, Texas
5 days ago
Research Assistant II - Experimental Therapeutics
Research Assistant II

MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center is to eliminate cancer in Texas, the nation, and the world through outstanding programs that integrate patient care, research and prevention, and through education for undergraduate and graduate students, trainees, professionals, employees and the public.

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 2022-2023 rankings. It is one of the nation's original three comprehensive cancer centers designated by the National Cancer Institute

SUMMARY

The primary purpose of the Research Assistant II position is to provide technical and coordination skills in carrying out various research projects, to include coordinating procedures and performing technical laboratory duties in accordance with general and/or specific plans for the institution.

JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES

Strong applicants will have knowledge or skills in one or more of the following areas:

• Mouse handling & colony maintenance

• Tumor immunology & cancer immunotherapy

• In vivo mouse models

• Data analysis & interpretation

DUTIES

Maintaining mouse colonies (weaning, genotyping etc.) and assisting postdoctoral researchers with experiments, tumor models and murine disease models. Eager to embrace the challenges and opportunities associated with building a new lab and establishing yourself as a lab manager.

Required Education: Bachelor's degree with major course works in one of the basic sciences.

Preferred Education: Master's Level Degree.

Experience: One year experience in scientific or experimental research work. No experience required with preferred degree.

Preferred Experience - Animal work (mice)

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: 168225 Employment Status: Full-Time Employee Status: Regular Work Week: Day/Evening, Days, Evenings Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 43,500 Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 54,500 Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 65,500 FLSA: exempt and not eligible for overtime pay Fund Type: Soft Work Location: Onsite Pivotal Position: Yes Referral Bonus Available?: No Relocation Assistance Available?: Yes Science Jobs: Yes
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