Genetics Research Intern: Microbiome & Cancer Models

MD Anderson Cancer Center; Houston (TX); Remote; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

MD Anderson Cancer Center invites applications for a Research Intern to assist with mouse colony maintenance and microbiome‑related projects in a cancer biology lab. You will work with postdoctoral fellows and staff, handling mouse husbandry, tissue collection, data entry, and participation in microbiome experiments, while following all policies and regulations.

The role offers hands‑on training in animal models, microbiome research, and translational cancer biology within a collaborative

Qualifications

• Recent graduate from an accredited college or university.
• Interest in biomedical research and healthcare careers.
• Reliable, detail‑oriented, and able to work collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Assist with mouse colony maintenance and husbandry.
• Support mouse necropsy and tissue collection.
• Process samples and assist with microbiome‑related experiments.
• Enter data and maintain organized research inventories.
• Participate in additional lab duties as needed.

Skills

Research skills

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Laboratory techniques

Education

Bachelor's degree in biomedical field

Tools

Mouse handling

Necropsy techniques

Data entry software

Job description

MD Anderson Cancer Center invites applications for a Research Intern to assist with mouse colony maintenance and microbiome‑related projects in a cancer biology lab. You will work with postdoctoral fellows and staff, handling mouse husbandry, tissue collection, data entry, and participation in microbiome experiments, while following all policies and regulations.

The role offers hands‑on training in animal models, microbiome research, and translational cancer biology within a collaborative