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Research Assistant I
Mission Statement
The mission of The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center is to eliminate cancer in Texas, the nation, and the world through outstanding programs that integrate patient care, research and prevention, and through education for undergraduate and graduate students, trainees, professionals, employees and the public.
Summary
This Research Assistant I position is based in Dr. Geroge T. Eisenhoffer's lab and is primarily responsible to perform technical laboratory duties and carry out projects in accordance with our specific research. The primary goal of our research is to understand the mechanisms regulating epithelial tissue homeostasis and how disruptions promote pathogenesis and cancer using zebrafish and cultured cells. We use time-lapse confocal microscopy coupled with various genetic approaches to identify molecular components regulating epithelial cellular processes such as cell detachment, migration and proliferation.
Key Functions
Requires a willingness to learn and maintain stocks of zebrafish.
Requires a willingness to learn and perform basic tissue culture techniques. Maintain and establish tissue culture cell lines using good sterile technique.
To perform routine laboratory procedures. Conduct experiments in areas of molecular biology and genetics, and carry out research projects in varied areas. Learn to operate laboratory equipment and apparatus and perform routine operator maintenance.
To maintain good, detailed experimental records. Collect and organize information for project reports, evaluate data in accordance with methods requested, maintain a complete and accurate inventory of samples.
To monitor and anticipate laboratory needs. Keep ample stock of supplies on hand. Know the procedure for obtaining repair or maintenance for lab equipment. Prepare stock solutions and perform laboratory maintenance.
To work closely with other staff members. Maintaining good working relationship with other research personnel. Explain to staff members the scientific protocols currently being employed in the laboratory.
Reads literature and confers with superiors regarding new procedures and modifies them according to the needs of the project
Other duties as assigned
Education
Required: Bachelor's degree, major course work in one of the basic sciences
Experience
Required: No experience.
Preferred: Strong experience with molecular biology techniques is required. Prior experience in a research laboratory or working with zebrafish is a plus.
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
