Colorectal Cancer Research Assistant – Immunology & PDX

UT MD Anderson Cancer Center; Texas; On-site; USD 45,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid medical coverage start;

Dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability

PTO and Extended Illness Bank; paidhol

Pension and retirement plans

Job summary

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Texas is seeking a Research Assistant II to contribute to colorectal cancer biology, immunotherapy, and translational studies in a world‑renowned academic setting. The role supports disease-focused investigations, tumor immunology, and advanced laboratory techniques.

Responsibilities include managing mouse colonies, performing surgeries, data analysis, documentation, and collaboration with laboratory leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Basic Science is required.
• Master’s Degree in Basic Science is preferred.
• Medical Degree is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct cancer biology experiments focusing on colorectal cancer and immunotherapy.
• Manage mouse colonies and perform survival and non-survival surgeries.
• Analyze data and prepare methods summaries.
• Train graduate students and maintain lab safety.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree Basic Science

Master’s Degree Basic Science

Medical Degree

Job description

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Texas is seeking a Research Assistant II to contribute to colorectal cancer biology, immunotherapy, and translational studies in a world‑renowned academic setting. The role supports disease-focused investigations, tumor immunology, and advanced laboratory techniques.

Responsibilities include managing mouse colonies, performing surgeries, data analysis, documentation, and collaboration with laboratory leadership.