Research Assistant I — Prostate Cancer Genomics & Histology

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

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid medical coverage

PTO & holidays

Tuition Assistance Program

Job summary

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is seeking a Research Assistant I to perform basic research in prostate cancer and renal cell carcinoma. You will study interactions between host cardiometabolic health, body composition, genomics, and androgen receptor signaling on treatment outcomes.

The role requires experience in digital pathology, image analysis, Western blotting, immunofluorescence, and NGS (RNA-seq, scRNA-seq).

Qualifications

• Required: Bachelor's Degree Natural Science or Applied Science in a research-related discipline.
• Experience in digital pathology/image analysis, Western blotting, immunofluorescence, and NGS applications is preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail; ability to learn new techniques.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute experiments; discuss goals with supervisors; maintain detailed records.
• Analyze histopathological data including IHC/IF; use Visiopharm/QuPath as applicable.
• Assist in animal breeding, genotyping, tissue harvesting, and tumor models as needed.
• Generate and analyze data for presentations and publications.
• Order supplies and maintain equipment; ensure sterile techniques and safe handling of materials.
• Guide and assist students and lab members to accomplish research.

Skills

Digital pathology

Image analysis

Western blotting

Immunofluorescence

RNA-seq

Single-cell RNA-seq

Data analysis

English communication

Education

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

Tools

Visiopharm

QuPath

Job description

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is seeking a Research Assistant I to perform basic research in prostate cancer and renal cell carcinoma. You will study interactions between host cardiometabolic health, body composition, genomics, and androgen receptor signaling on treatment outcomes.

The role requires experience in digital pathology, image analysis, Western blotting, immunofluorescence, and NGS (RNA-seq, scRNA-seq).