Research Intern - Genetics

MD Anderson; Houston (TX); Remote; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

MD Anderson Cancer Center invites applications for a Research Intern to assist with mouse colony maintenance and microbiome‑related projects in a cancer biology lab. You will work with postdoctoral fellows and staff, handling mouse husbandry, tissue collection, data entry, and participation in microbiome experiments, while following all policies and regulations.

The role offers hands‑on training in animal models, microbiome research, and translational cancer biology within a collaborative

Qualifications

• Recent graduate from an accredited college or university.
• Interest in biomedical research and healthcare careers.
• Reliable, detail‑oriented, and able to work collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Assist with mouse colony maintenance and husbandry.
• Support mouse necropsy and tissue collection.
• Process samples and assist with microbiome‑related experiments.
• Enter data and maintain organized research inventories.
• Participate in additional lab duties as needed.

Skills

Research skills

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Laboratory techniques

Education

Bachelor's degree in biomedical field

Tools

Mouse handling

Necropsy techniques

Data entry software

Job description

Diet & Colon Cancer (Using Mouse Models)

We are seeking a highly motivated Research Intern to assist with mouse colony maintenance and microbiome-related research projects in a cancer biology laboratory. The intern will work closely with postdoctoral fellows and research staff to support ongoing studies. Responsibilities may include mouse husbandry and colony management, mouse necropsy and tissue collection, sample processing, basic laboratory organization, data entry, and participation in microbiome-related experiments. The position provides hands‑on training in animal models, microbiome research, and translational cancer biology.

All duties and responsibilities are carried out in compliance with institutional policies, ethical research standards, and applicable federal and state regulations.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

The intern will gain a deeper understanding of how diet influences colorectal cancer and colitis using preclinical mouse models. They will learn the principles of microbiome research, experimental study design, sample organization and tracking, organoid culture management, and maintenance of research inventories within a biomedical research laboratory.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Recent graduate from an accredited college or university. Interest in biomedical research and pursuing a career in healthcare, science, or research. Strong organizational and communication skills. Reliable, detail‑oriented, and able to work in a collaborative environment. Prior research experience is preferred but not required.

Candidates should be reliable, detail‑oriented, eager to learn, and able to work effectively in a collaborative environment. Previous laboratory or animal research experience is preferred but not required.

ADDITIONAL APPLICATION INFORMATION

https://www.mdanderson.org/research/departments-labs-institutes/labs/yun-laboratory.html

POSITION INFORMATION

Offsite work arrangements are subject to approval and may be modified or revoked at any time based on business needs, performance considerations, or regulatory requirements.

This position may be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code and therefore may require routine reviews and screening. The ability to satisfy and maintain all requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of such infrastructure is a condition of hire and continued employment.

It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html