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Mouse handling Research Investigator
Summary
The primary purpose of the Research Investigator is to independently perform animal studies, including but not limited to: drug and/or cell injections, and anatomical measurements. Additionally, they will be asked to provide technical assistance in either 1) animal genotyping, breeding, and colony management, 2) tissue processing and immunohistochemistry, or 3) molecular biology, cell culture, and immunoblot analysis. Duties will also include assistance with organizing reagents and samples, and assistance with general laboratory duties including ordering lab reagents, consumables and receiving shipments. The position requires independent decision-making, judgment and high organizational skills. The incumbent is responsible for maintaining safety standards in the laboratory as well as for training other personnel in animal techniques. The position requires independent decision making, judgment and excellent organizational skills, and most of all, a desire and willingness to continue to learn new skills and techniques for this preferably long-term position.
JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES
1. Generally aid and support the PI in all their research and laboratory efforts
2. Independently performing animal experiments in consultation with PI (breeding, weening, genotyping, bleeding, tissue harvesting, injections, downstream processing and analysis)
3. Performs animal maintenance (safety protocols and standards, record keeping of animal inventory)
4. Is able to train new members of the laboratory in animal techniques.
5. Standard molecular techniques and perform tissue culture
6. Willingness to proactively learn new techniques and science
7. Ordering reagents and supplies.
8. Other duties as required.
Education
Required: Bachelor's degree in one of the natural sciences or related field.
Preferred: Master's degree
Experience
Required: Five years of experience in scientific or experimental research work. With preferred degree, three years of required experience.
Preferred: Must have experience in animal handling, mouse screening, and animal husbandry. Knowledge of immunology is a plus.
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, paid time off, retirement, tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition.
This position may be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code and therefore may require routine reviews and screening. The ability to satisfy and maintain all requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of such infrastructure is a condition of hire and continued employment.
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
