Research Assistant I - Translational Molecular Pathology

JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIESGeneral Laboratory Function Maintains a detailed laboratory notebook and records Assembles results for review and discussion Participates in regular planning meetings Communicates progress and updates on a daily basis Assists in general laboratory maintenance, including restocking, organizing and monitoring supply levelsLaboratory Technical Function [Job Specific 1 Description] Maintains cancer cell lines and immune cell cultures using sterile technique. Performs basic molecular assays involving DNA, RNA and protein, such as PCR, qPCR, CRISPR, immunostaining and western blot Performs basic functional cell assays such as proliferation, migration and drug response assays Performs basic laboratory calculations and analysis, including concentration/dilution and calibration curve calculationsMouse Colony Maintenance Assists in mouse handling, separation and weaning Assists in mouse genotyping Assists in mouse surgical procedures and sample collectionOther duties as assignedBachelor's degree, major course work in one of the basic sciences. No experience. 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.htmlAdditional Information

Requisition ID: 169927

Employment Status: Full-Time

Employee Status: Regular

Work Week: Days

Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 38,500

Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 48,000

Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 57,500

FLSA: non-exempt and eligible for overtime pay

Fund Type: Soft

Work Location: Onsite

Pivotal Position: No

Referral Bonus Available?: No

Relocation Assistance Available?: No

Science Jobs: No

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