Biospecimen Research Lab Assistant I

University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid medical coverage

PTO & holidays

Tuition Assistance Program

Pension plan

Job summary

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, TX, is seeking a Research Assistant I to support leukemia research through biospecimen handling, processing, and banking. The role emphasizes maintaining specimen quality, accurate documentation, and regulatory compliance in a busy laboratory environment.

Ideal candidates will have education and experience in laboratory operations, tissue culture, and cryopreservation, with a willingness to work in an onsite setting and participate in

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in basic science required.
• Experience with biospecimen processing or storage preferred.
• Familiarity with laboratory safety and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• Maintain tissue culture cell lines using sterile techniques.
• Perform cell counts and viability assessments.
• Manage specimen receipt, processing, and cryopreservation.
• Track specimens and inventory in biorepository systems.
• Ensure documentation and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Tissue culture

Specimen processing

Cryopreservation

Biospecimen banking

Data documentation

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's Degree Basic Science

Tools

Hemocytometer

Coulter counter

Laboratory databases

Biorepository systems

Job description

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, TX, is seeking a Research Assistant I to support leukemia research through biospecimen handling, processing, and banking. The role emphasizes maintaining specimen quality, accurate documentation, and regulatory compliance in a busy laboratory environment.

Ideal candidates will have education and experience in laboratory operations, tissue culture, and cryopreservation, with a willingness to work in an onsite setting and participate in