Translational Neuroscience Research Assistant — Hybrid

University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid medical coverage

PTO and holidays

Tuition Assistance Program

Pension & retirement plans

Job summary

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is seeking a Research Assistant II to support translational neuroscience research spanning wet lab, preclinical, imaging, and biomarker workflows in a patient-centric setting. The role involves collaboration with investigators, clinicians, and staff to advance cancer care through impactful research.

Ideal candidates have wet lab experience and an interest in expanding skills across molecular biology, preclinical models, neuroimaging, and clinical

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in basic science is required; Master’s or Medical degree preferred.
• Experience in wet lab, translational research, and clinical trial workflows is desirable.
• Familiarity with GCP and regulatory guidelines is expected.
• Ability to coordinate across wet lab, animal, and clinical research settings.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate clinical trials and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Perform tissue culture and molecular biology procedures.
• Process RNA, DNA, and protein samples for studies.
• Conduct PCR, Western blot, flow cytometry, and IHC experiments.
• Maintain and organize research data and documentation.

Skills

Wet lab experience

Molecular biology

Preclinical animal models

Neuroimaging

Clinical trial operations

GCP compliance

Data management

Patient-facing

Education

Bachelor's Degree Basic Science

Master's Degree Basic Science

Medical Degree

Tools

GraphPad Prism

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is seeking a Research Assistant II to support translational neuroscience research spanning wet lab, preclinical, imaging, and biomarker workflows in a patient-centric setting. The role involves collaboration with investigators, clinicians, and staff to advance cancer care through impactful research.

Ideal candidates have wet lab experience and an interest in expanding skills across molecular biology, preclinical models, neuroimaging, and clinical