Colorectal Cancer Research Scientist II

University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center; Houston (TX); Presencial; USD 45.000 - 68.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Employer-paid medical coverage on day

PTO and holidays

Tuition Assistance Program

Defined-benefit pension

Descripción de la vacante

University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is seeking a Research Assistant II to support cancer biology studies, including colorectal cancer, treatment response, and immunotherapy, in a dynamic GI Medical Oncology lab. The role involves mouse colony management, animal surgeries, data analysis, and collaboration with leadership to advance translational research in intestinal adenocarcinomas.

The position emphasizes exposure to PDX models, immune-related mechanisms, and advanced laboratory

Formación

• Bachelor's Degree in Basic Science required.
• Master's Degree in Basic Science preferred.
• Medical degree preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Manage mouse colonies and animal studies.
• Perform surgeries and drug dosing for tumor models.
• Extract immune cells from tumors and tissues; conduct molecular characterization.
• Analyze data and generate plots; apply Excel for data analysis.
• Prepare methods, results summaries, and maintain lab documentation.
• Ensure compliance with safety and institutional policies.

Conocimientos

Mouse handling

PDX models

Immune cell isolation

Data interpretation

Educación

Bachelor's Degree Basic Science

Master's Degree Basic Science

Medical Degree

Herramientas

Microsoft Excel

Adobe Photoshop

Descripción del empleo

University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is seeking a Research Assistant II to support cancer biology studies, including colorectal cancer, treatment response, and immunotherapy, in a dynamic GI Medical Oncology lab. The role involves mouse colony management, animal surgeries, data analysis, and collaboration with leadership to advance translational research in intestinal adenocarcinomas.

The position emphasizes exposure to PDX models, immune-related mechanisms, and advanced laboratory