Genitourinary Oncology Research Assistant I

UT MD Anderson; Houston (TX); Vor Ort; USD 40.000 - 60.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical coverage from day one

PTO & holidays

Tuition assistance

Pension plan

Zusammenfassung

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston seeks a Research Assistant I to support research in prostate cancer and renal cell carcinoma, focusing on how host cardiometabolic health and genomics influence treatment outcomes.

The role requires hands-on experience in pathology/image analysis, Western blotting, immunofluorescence, and RNA sequencing techniques. Strong data interpretation, meticulous record-keeping, and the ability to learn new lab methods are essential.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in a natural or applied science.
• Preference for experience in digital pathology, Western blotting, immunofluorescence, or RNA-seq.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to learn new laboratory techniques; animal research experience optional.

Aufgaben

• Plan and execute experiments; discuss goals with supervisors and prepare step-by-step procedures.
• Perform histopathological data analysis including IHC/IF; use Visiopharm or QuPath when possible.
• Assist with animal breeding, tumor models, and related procedures.
• Maintain detailed, legible records of all experiments and communicate results to PIs.

Kenntnisse

Digital pathology / image analysis

Western blotting

Immunofluorescence

RNA-seq

Single-cell RNA-seq

Ausbildung

Bachelor's Degree in Natural Science or Applied Science

Tools

Visiopharm

QuPath

Jobbeschreibung

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston seeks a Research Assistant I to support research in prostate cancer and renal cell carcinoma, focusing on how host cardiometabolic health and genomics influence treatment outcomes.

The role requires hands-on experience in pathology/image analysis, Western blotting, immunofluorescence, and RNA sequencing techniques. Strong data interpretation, meticulous record-keeping, and the ability to learn new lab methods are essential.