Neuroscience Research Assistant I — Lab & Data Support

University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage from day one

PTO & holidays

Tuition assistance

Pension plan

Job summary

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, TX, is seeking a Research Assistant I to support translational neuroscience projects in Dr. Pan's Lab.

The role involves performing and coordinating lab experiments, collecting data, and reporting results to advance neuroscience-focused research initiatives. Ideal candidates have a solid foundation in laboratory research, knowledge of cell and molecular biology, and experience with mice or rodents.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a research-related discipline is required.
• Experience with cell and molecular biology techniques is beneficial.
• Familiarity with tissue processing and histology is advantageous.
• Experience with data collection, analysis, and scientific documentation is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform and coordinate experiments for research projects.
• Perform tissue collection procedures.
• Conduct tissue sectioning according to protocols.
• Perform fluorescence microscopy and image acquisition.
• Quantify experimental results.
• Perform molecular assays such as Western blots.
• Document procedures, observations, and results.
• Evaluate and analyze data; report findings weekly.

Skills

Laboratory techniques

Mouse/rodent handling

Data analysis

Fluorescence microscopy

Education

Bachelor's degree in Natural Science or Applied Science

Tools

Western blot

Job description

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, TX, is seeking a Research Assistant I to support translational neuroscience projects in Dr. Pan's Lab.

The role involves performing and coordinating lab experiments, collecting data, and reporting results to advance neuroscience-focused research initiatives. Ideal candidates have a solid foundation in laboratory research, knowledge of cell and molecular biology, and experience with mice or rodents.