Genetics Research Assistant II - Mouse Labs & Data Onsite

University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid medical coverage

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition assistance

Pension/retirement plan

Job summary

The Research Assistant II in Dr. Yun's Laboratory at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center will provide technical and organizational support for research projects and general laboratory operations.

This role involves daily mouse work, including colony maintenance, breeding coordination, genotyping, and assistance with mouse experiments, under the guidance of the PI and postdoctoral fellows. Ideal candidates show strong communication, flexibility, reliability, and a team-oriented

Qualifications

• Required: Bachelor's Degree Basic Science
• Preferred: Master's Degree Basic Science and a Medical Degree

Responsibilities

• Organize, handle, monitor, and maintain mouse colonies
• Coordinate mouse breeding activities and colony maintenance
• Perform genotyping procedures
• Conduct basic non-invasive and invasive mouse procedures under approved protocols
• Assist with mouse experiments conducted by laboratory personnel
• Perform routine laboratory procedures and biological experiments
• Conduct experiments under the guidance of the Principal Investigator and postdoctoral fellows
• Assist with postdoctoral fellows' research projects under their supervision
• Learn to operate laboratory equipment and apparatus
• Perform routine operator maintenance on laboratory equipment
• Maintain detailed and accurate experimental records
• Collect and organize information for project reports
• Evaluate data in accordance with requested methods
• Maintain complete and accurate sample inventories
• Organize laboratory samples and research materials
• Monitor and anticipate laboratory supply needs
• Maintain adequate stock levels of laboratory supplies
• Manage inventory and supply monitoring activities
• Prepare stock solutions as required
• Coordinate equipment maintenance and repair processes
• Perform laboratory maintenance and cleaning activities
• Work closely with other laboratory staff members
• Maintain productive working relationships with technicians and research personnel
• Explain scientific protocols currently employed in the laboratory to staff members
• Support smooth day‑to‑day laboratory operations and collaborative research activities
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Collect and organize information for project reports and other required activities

Education

Bachelor's Degree Basic Science

Master's Degree Basic Science

Medical Degree

Job description

The Research Assistant II in Dr. Yun's Laboratory at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center will provide technical and organizational support for research projects and general laboratory operations.

This role involves daily mouse work, including colony maintenance, breeding coordination, genotyping, and assistance with mouse experiments, under the guidance of the PI and postdoctoral fellows. Ideal candidates show strong communication, flexibility, reliability, and a team-oriented