Leukemia Lab & Biobanking Assistant II

University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid medical coverage

PTO & holidays

Tuition assistance

Job summary

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center seeks a Research Assistant II in Leukemia to support laboratory and biospecimen operations, advancing leukemia research, biobanking initiatives, and translational science programs. The role collaborates with clinical and research teams to ensure integrity, processing, storage, and documentation of patient specimens.

The candidate will perform molecular and cellular biology techniques, maintain inventories, and assist with documentation and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in basic science required.
• Preferred: Master's or Medical Degree.
• 1 year scientific or experimental research experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain leukemia biospecimen inventories and samples.
• Process and store bone marrow and blood specimens per protocol.
• Coordinate with research nurses to obtain patient samples.
• Maintain detailed laboratory records and SOP documentation.
• Operate equipment for biospecimen processing and storage.
• Support literature review and procedure updates; record data.

Skills

Attention to detail

Documentation

Laboratory techniques

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Basic Science

Master's Degree in Basic Science

Medical Degree

Tools

Ultra-low freezers

Centrifuges

Biospecimen equipment

Job description

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center seeks a Research Assistant II in Leukemia to support laboratory and biospecimen operations, advancing leukemia research, biobanking initiatives, and translational science programs. The role collaborates with clinical and research teams to ensure integrity, processing, storage, and documentation of patient specimens.

The candidate will perform molecular and cellular biology techniques, maintain inventories, and assist with documentation and