Cancer Biology Research Assistant I - Lab & Imaging Support

University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 26,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage from day one

Paid holidays and leave

Tuition Assistance Program

Defined-benefit pension

Job summary

University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is seeking a Research Assistant I to support cellular and membrane biology cancer research at the Texas Medical Center. You will assist with cell culture, mouse studies, data collection, and routine lab operations under supervision.

Ideal candidates may have experience in mammalian cell culture, fluorescence microscopy, flow cytometry, or image analysis, and are willing to learn in a collaborative academic setting that values employee well‑being and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in natural or applied sciences.
• No prior experience required.
• Preferred: mammalian cell culture, fluorescence microscopy, mouse handling, flow cytometry and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Maintain mammalian cell lines and primary cultures.
• Prepare media, buffers, and reagents for studies.
• Assist with mouse studies following institutional guidelines.
• Document results and manage lab records.
• Ensure compliance with biosafety and safety protocols.

Skills

Mammalian cell culture

Aseptic technique

Fluorescence microscopy

Mouse handling

Flow cytometry

Image/data analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree Natural Science or Applied Science

Job description

University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is seeking a Research Assistant I to support cellular and membrane biology cancer research at the Texas Medical Center. You will assist with cell culture, mouse studies, data collection, and routine lab operations under supervision.

Ideal candidates may have experience in mammalian cell culture, fluorescence microscopy, flow cytometry, or image analysis, and are willing to learn in a collaborative academic setting that values employee well‑being and