Spatial Genomics Core Scientist

University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 34,109 - 51,329; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage from day one

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Pension plan

Job summary

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is seeking a Senior Research Assistant in Systems Biology to test new commercial technologies for single-cell and spatial genomics and to help roll out new assays as a core service. This role includes training core personnel, creating SOPs, and defining standardized QC benchmarks, while performing spatial genomic experiments and assisting in assay rollout.

The ideal candidate has molecular biology laboratory experience with tissue processing,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in natural sciences or related field required.
• Master's degree in basic sciences and MD preferred.
• Three years of scientific or experimental research experience; or one year with preferred degree.
• Experience in molecular biology lab with tissue processing, imaging, or NGS preferred.
• Experience with histopathology, genomics, transcriptomics, or high-resolution imaging preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform spatial genomics experiments including Visium HD, Xenium, and related assays.
• Provide core laboratory services requested by users.
• Conduct PCR, qPCR, DNA isolation, RNA isolation, and quality control procedures.
• Perform tissue sectioning and tissue staining using H&E methodologies.
• Prepare libraries for next-generation sequencing workflows.
• Prepare slides for spatial transcriptomics assays.
• Interface with core service and data analysis teams regarding protocols, experimental challenges, and sample quality control requirements.

Skills

Spatial genomics

Histopathology

Imaging

NGS methods

Education

Bachelor's degree in Natural Sciences

Master's degree in Basic Sciences

Tools

Visium HD

Xenium

qPCR

H&E staining

Job description

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is seeking a Senior Research Assistant in Systems Biology to test new commercial technologies for single-cell and spatial genomics and to help roll out new assays as a core service. This role includes training core personnel, creating SOPs, and defining standardized QC benchmarks, while performing spatial genomic experiments and assisting in assay rollout.

The ideal candidate has molecular biology laboratory experience with tissue processing,