Neuroscience Research Assistant I

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage from day one

PTO and holidays

Tuition assistance

Pension plan

Job summary

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center's Translational Neuroscience department seeks a Research Assistant I to support neuroscience-focused research. The role involves performing and coordinating experiments, tissue collection, sectioning, fluorescence microscopy, and molecular assays, contributing to high-quality data and reporting.

Candidates should have a strong foundation in lab research, familiarity with cell and molecular biology, and experience with mice or rodents.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in natural or applied science required.
• No prior work experience required.

Responsibilities

• Perform and coordinate experiments for research projects.
• Perform tissue collection procedures in support of laboratory studies.
• Conduct tissue sectioning activities according to established protocols.
• Perform fluorescence microscopy and image acquisition procedures.
• Quantify experimental results and laboratory findings ( Cell & Molecular Biology Activities ).
• Perform molecular assays such as Western blots.
• Apply cell and molecular biology techniques to support departmental research objectives.
• Document experimental procedures, observations, and results.
• Evaluate and analyze data obtained from research studies.
• Report research findings on a weekly basis.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Cell & Molecular Biology

Fluorescence Microscopy

Data Analysis

Mouse Work

Tissue Processing

Western Blotting

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Natural Science or related field

Tools

Western Blot

Job description

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center's Translational Neuroscience department seeks a Research Assistant I to support neuroscience-focused research. The role involves performing and coordinating experiments, tissue collection, sectioning, fluorescence microscopy, and molecular assays, contributing to high-quality data and reporting.

Candidates should have a strong foundation in lab research, familiarity with cell and molecular biology, and experience with mice or rodents.