Research Assistant I — Developmental Genetics & Microscopy

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage from day one

PTO & holidays

Tuition assistance after six months

Pension & retirement plans

Job summary

University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, TX is seeking a Research Assistant I to support mouse developmental genetics and microscopy projects in the Genetics department at the Texas Medical Center. The role is onsite with opportunities to develop laboratory and imaging skills while contributing to basic science and potential cancer-related research.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in a natural or applied science and the option of prior lab experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a natural or applied science required.
• Prior laboratory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Establish timed matings for mice to support developmental genetics research studies.
• Dissect embryos and developing reproductive organs for research and experimental analysis.
• Perform embryo fixation, histology preparation, and routine staining procedures.
• Conduct whole mount immunofluorescence experiments and tissue clearing techniques.
• Operate confocal microscopy equipment and perform image acquisition.
• Process microscopy images using established laboratory procedures.
• Analyze imaging data to support research objectives and findings.
• Maintain accurate, organized laboratory notes and research documentation.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Natural Science or Applied Science in a research-related discipline

Tools

Confocal microscopy

Job description

University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, TX is seeking a Research Assistant I to support mouse developmental genetics and microscopy projects in the Genetics department at the Texas Medical Center. The role is onsite with opportunities to develop laboratory and imaging skills while contributing to basic science and potential cancer-related research.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in a natural or applied science and the option of prior lab experience.