Research Assistant I - Dr. Rugang Zhang's lab
Full Time
Houston, TX 77030
Posted
Job description
Research Assistant I - Dr. Rugang Zhang's lab
SUMMARY
The primary purpose of the Research Assistant I position is to demonstrate technical skills performing biological assays in cell cultures while following standard operating procedures for the laboratory.
JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES
Research Duties
Monitors mice and administration of drugs to mice via gavage or ip route in animal facility. Assists students and postdocs with animal surgery and breeding. Carries out tissue culture and bacterial culture. Prepares reagents and restocks consumables. Performs molecular biological experiments such as Western blots. Participates and helps other laboratory members to promote ongoing projects in the laboratory. Compiles and analyzes data. Presents organized data to manager for discussion. Uses Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Graphic and Statistical programs to create charts, posters, and reports as needed to reflect research results. Adheres to protocols for each project. Communicates with vendors to discuss products and purchase related issues. Helps organize laboratory meetings and seminars. Helps others in the implementation of new techniques as needed. This lab explores novel therapeutic approaches to epithelial ovarian cancer and investigates the role of cellular senescence in cancer using cutting-edge technologies. Duties include, but are not limited to, experiments in molecular biology, cell biology, tissue culture and mouse models of cancer. This lab will allow the opportunity for the potential of being an author on publications in top-tier scientific journals while also obtaining highly marketable scientific skills.
Equipment & Safety
Maintains laboratory equipment in clean, working order. Keeps up-to-date contact information for service technicians for equipment maintenance. Organizes storage of laboratory equipment/consumables to best optimize space efficiency and overall laboratory safety.
Collaboration & Record Keeping
Works in a collaborative and supportive manner with others. Focuses on the tasks and exhibits meticulous work habits. Records and evaluates data in accordance with routine data management in the laboratory. Keeps data well organized and easily accessible. Other duties as assigned.
Other duties as assigned.
Education: Bachelor's degree with major course works in one of the basic sciences. Experience - None. Preferred Experience - Occasional weekend or after-hours work may be required (1-2 times per month). Prior experience working in a lab is highly desirable but not required.
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
Additional Information
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SUMMARY
The primary purpose of the Research Assistant I position is to demonstrate technical skills performing biological assays in cell cultures while following standard operating procedures for the laboratory.
JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES
Research Duties
Monitors mice and administration of drugs to mice via gavage or ip route in animal facility. Assists students and postdocs with animal surgery and breeding. Carries out tissue culture and bacterial culture. Prepares reagents and restocks consumables. Performs molecular biological experiments such as Western blots. Participates and helps other laboratory members to promote ongoing projects in the laboratory. Compiles and analyzes data. Presents organized data to manager for discussion. Uses Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Graphic and Statistical programs to create charts, posters, and reports as needed to reflect research results. Adheres to protocols for each project. Communicates with vendors to discuss products and purchase related issues. Helps organize laboratory meetings and seminars. Helps others in the implementation of new techniques as needed. This lab explores novel therapeutic approaches to epithelial ovarian cancer and investigates the role of cellular senescence in cancer using cutting-edge technologies. Duties include, but are not limited to, experiments in molecular biology, cell biology, tissue culture and mouse models of cancer. This lab will allow the opportunity for the potential of being an author on publications in top-tier scientific journals while also obtaining highly marketable scientific skills.
Equipment & Safety
Maintains laboratory equipment in clean, working order. Keeps up-to-date contact information for service technicians for equipment maintenance. Organizes storage of laboratory equipment/consumables to best optimize space efficiency and overall laboratory safety.
Collaboration & Record Keeping
Works in a collaborative and supportive manner with others. Focuses on the tasks and exhibits meticulous work habits. Records and evaluates data in accordance with routine data management in the laboratory. Keeps data well organized and easily accessible. Other duties as assigned.
Other duties as assigned.
Education: Bachelor's degree with major course works in one of the basic sciences. Experience - None. Preferred Experience - Occasional weekend or after-hours work may be required (1-2 times per month). Prior experience working in a lab is highly desirable but not required.
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
Additional Information
- Requisition ID: 157906
- Employment Status: Full-Time
- Employee Status: Regular
- Work Week: Day/Evening, Days, Evenings
- Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 36,500
- Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 45,500
- Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 54,750
- FLSA: non-exempt and eligible for overtime pay
- Fund Type: Soft
- Work Location: Onsite
- Pivotal Position: Yes
- Referral Bonus Available?: No
- Relocation Assistance Available?: Yes
- Science Jobs: Yes
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