Senior Research Assistant — Cancer Genetics & Mouse Models

University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage day 1

PTO & holidays

Tuition assistance

Job summary

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center seeks a Senior Research Assistant to coordinate and conduct research projects in cancer biology, genetics, and molecular biology, with emphasis on mouse models. You will support two collaborative labs, design animal studies, and manage colony maintenance and genotyping.

Ideal candidates have a Master's in basic sciences or a Medical Degree and strong experience with genetically engineered mouse models, tumor implantation, preclinical

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in natural sciences or related field.
• Master's degree in basic sciences and a Medical Degree preferred.
• Three years scientific or experimental research experience or one year with preferred degree.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct animal studies including tumor implantation and drug administration.
• Collaborate on cancer biology projects using mouse models.
• Develop SOPs, train staff, and maintain records.
• Perform molecular biology techniques and sequencing sample preparation.
• Ensure compliance with safety and animal welfare requirements.

Education

Bachelor's degree in natural sciences or related field

Master's degree in basic sciences and MD

Tools

Genetically engineered mouse models

PCR

Flow cytometry

RNA sequencing

Job description

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center seeks a Senior Research Assistant to coordinate and conduct research projects in cancer biology, genetics, and molecular biology, with emphasis on mouse models. You will support two collaborative labs, design animal studies, and manage colony maintenance and genotyping.

Ideal candidates have a Master's in basic sciences or a Medical Degree and strong experience with genetically engineered mouse models, tumor implantation, preclinical