Mouse Genetics Research Assistant - Lab Ops & Genotyping

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage from day one

PTO and holidays

Tuition assistance

Pension plan

Job summary

University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is seeking a Research Assistant II in Dr. Yun's Laboratory to provide technical and organizational support for research projects and general lab operations.

Responsibilities include daily mouse work (colony maintenance, breeding coordination, genotyping), basic laboratory procedures, and collaboration with PI and postdocs. Exact salary and full-time onsite role at Texas Medical Center.

Qualifications

• Requires Bachelor's degree in basic science.
• Preferred: Master's degree in basic science and a medical degree.
• One year of scientific or experimental research experience, or no experience required with preferred degree.

Responsibilities

• Mouse work: organize, handle, monitor, and maintain mouse colonies; coordinate breeding; perform genotyping; conduct basic mouse procedures; assist with experiments.
• Laboratory research activities: perform routine procedures and experiments under PI/postdoctoral fellows; learn to operate equipment; assist with equipment maintenance.
• Documentation & data management: maintain detailed records; organize project reports; evaluate data; manage sample inventories.
• Laboratory operations: monitor supplies; maintain stock levels; coordinate maintenance; prepare stock solutions; assist with general lab upkeep.
• Collaboration & general support: work with lab staff; explain protocols; support day-to-day operations; perform other duties as assigned.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Basic Science

Master's Degree in Basic Science

Medical Degree

Job description

University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is seeking a Research Assistant II in Dr. Yun's Laboratory to provide technical and organizational support for research projects and general lab operations.

Responsibilities include daily mouse work (colony maintenance, breeding coordination, genotyping), basic laboratory procedures, and collaboration with PI and postdocs. Exact salary and full-time onsite role at Texas Medical Center.