Cancer Metabolism Research Assistant II

UT MD Anderson; Houston (TX); Presencial; USD 30.000 - 45.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical coverage starting day one

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition assistance program

Pension plan

Descripción de la vacante

MD Anderson Cancer Center is seeking a Research Assistant II to coordinate and conduct experiments across biology, genetics, and related biomedical fields. You will work with animal models and cell cultures, contributing to metabolomics and genetic studies aimed at understanding disease progression.

The role emphasizes meticulous technique, willingness to learn, and collaboration within a dynamic team. Onsite work at the Texas Medical Center with comprehensive benefits is provided.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in basic science is required.
• Master's or medical degree preferred, depending on role.
• One year of scientific/experimental research experience is required or optional with degree.

Responsabilidades

• Coordinate and conduct research projects in biology, genetics, and related biomedical science disciplines.
• Exercise initiative and inventiveness in planning experiments and studies.
• Execute experimental procedures and evaluate research results.
• Interpret findings and contribute to scientific analyses.
• Support metabolomics and genetics research investigating disease progression.
• Adopt new research techniques and learn additional laboratory skills.
• Conduct nutrient tracing studies in vitro and in vivo.
• Perform standard animal procedures including injections.
• Perform oral gavage, collect blood samples, monitor weights, and measure tumors.
• Work with rats, nude mice, and conventional mice.
• Perform in utero lentiviral injections and grafting procedures.
• Genotype animals and inject tumor cells for studies.
• Monitor progress and administer investigational drugs per protocol.
• Conduct tissue collection, histology prep, and imaging as needed.

Conocimientos

Attention to detail

Willingness to learn

Team collaboration

Research-driven mindset

Educación

Bachelor's Degree Basic Science

Master's Degree Basic Science

Medical Degree

Herramientas

PCR procedures

Immunoblotting

Immunocytochemistry

Western blotting

Descripción del empleo

MD Anderson Cancer Center is seeking a Research Assistant II to coordinate and conduct experiments across biology, genetics, and related biomedical fields. You will work with animal models and cell cultures, contributing to metabolomics and genetic studies aimed at understanding disease progression.

The role emphasizes meticulous technique, willingness to learn, and collaboration within a dynamic team. Onsite work at the Texas Medical Center with comprehensive benefits is provided.