Hybrid Research Assistant I: Lab & Data Support

UT MD Anderson; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid medical coverage

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition Assistance

Pension and retirement plans

Job summary

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is seeking a Research Assistant I to support laboratory-based research, conduct experiments, collect data, and maintain lab operations in a dynamic research environment.

The role emphasizes hands-on techniques such as cell culture, Western blotting, PCR, protein expression, and data management, with onsite/hybrid work in Texas. Bachelor's degree in a basic science is required.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree with major course works in one of the basic sciences.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research experiments and laboratory tests according to protocols.
• Perform cell culture activities for ongoing projects.
• Carry out Western blot procedures and associated analyses.
• Process research samples per established protocols.
• Conduct protein expression and purification procedures.
• Perform PCR and molecular biology techniques.
• Assist with in vitro and preclinical animal model studies.
• Coordinate animal model activities with husbandry and veterinary staff.

Skills

Cell culture

Western blot

PCR

Protein expression

Tissue handling

Animal models

Data management

GraphPad Prism

PowerPoint

Excel

Word

Education

Bachelor's degree in basic sciences

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

Word

GraphPad Prism

Job description

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is seeking a Research Assistant I to support laboratory-based research, conduct experiments, collect data, and maintain lab operations in a dynamic research environment.

The role emphasizes hands-on techniques such as cell culture, Western blotting, PCR, protein expression, and data management, with onsite/hybrid work in Texas. Bachelor's degree in a basic science is required.