Leukemia Biobank & Lab Operations Assistant

UT MD Anderson Cancer Center; Texas; On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage from day one

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition Assistance Program

Pension and retirement plans

Job summary

UT MD Anderson Cancer Center in Texas is seeking a Research Assistant I to support leukemia research through specimen banking, processing, and biorepository operations. The role emphasizes maintaining specimen quality, accurate data documentation, and regulatory compliance in a collaborative lab setting.

Required: Bachelor’s Degree in Basic Science and willingness to perform on-site duties in a daytime schedule.

Qualifications

• Education and experience supporting laboratory operations, biospecimen processing, and specimen banking.
• Ability to document data accurately and maintain regulatory compliance.
• Familiarity with biosafety practices and laboratory safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Specimen Receipt, Processing & Banking: maintain tissue culture lines and ensure chain of custody.
• Laboratory Operations: perform routine procedures, cell counts, and cryopreservation.
• Data Management & Documentation: enter data into databases and track inventory.
• Quality Assurance & Compliance: follow SOPs and regulatory requirements, report discrepancies.
• Supply Inventory, Equipment & Safety: monitor supplies, handle equipment and comply with safety policies.

Skills

Laboratory skills

Data documentation

Biosafety & regulatory

Inventory management

Tissue culture

Cryopreservation

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Basic Science

Tools

Hemocytometer

Coulter counter

Job description

UT MD Anderson Cancer Center in Texas is seeking a Research Assistant I to support leukemia research through specimen banking, processing, and biorepository operations. The role emphasizes maintaining specimen quality, accurate data documentation, and regulatory compliance in a collaborative lab setting.

Required: Bachelor’s Degree in Basic Science and willingness to perform on-site duties in a daytime schedule.