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Research Assistant I (Stem Cell Transplantation Research)
MD Anderson Cancer Center is a leading institution focused on cancer care, research, education, and prevention. The Research Assistant I position plays a vital role in supporting innovative research projects aimed at advancing cancer treatment and understanding. This role is based within Stem Cell Transplantation Research, contributing to groundbreaking work that aligns with MD Anderson’s mission to eliminate cancer in Texas, the nation, and the world.
As a Research Assistant I, you will work closely with faculty and research staff to conduct experiments, manage data, and maintain laboratory operations. This position offers an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in molecular biology, tissue culture, and mouse model research while supporting critical scientific discoveries.
The ideal candidate will hold a bachelor’s degree in a basic science field and have prior experience as a research assistant, preferably at MD Anderson, with demonstrated skills in working with mouse models and performing molecular biology techniques.
Minimum $18.99 – Midpoint $23.80 – Maximum $28.61
Work Location: Texas Medical Center
Why Us?
Join MD Anderson Cancer Center and contribute to life-saving research while advancing your career in a collaborative and innovative environment. This role supports professional growth through hands-on experience and access to world-class resources, all while promoting work-life balance.
• Employer-paid medical coverage starting day one for employees working 30+ hours/week, plus optional group dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability insurance.
• Accruals for PTO and Extended Illness Bank, plus paid holidays, wellness, childcare, and other leave options.
• Tuition Assistance Program after six months of service and access to extensive wellness, fitness, and employee resource groups.
• Defined-benefit pension through the Teachers Retirement System, voluntary retirement plans, and employer-paid life and reduced salary protection programs.
Join MD Anderson Cancer Center and contribute to life-saving research while advancing your career in a collaborative and innovative environment. This role supports professional growth through hands-on experience and access to world-class resources, all while promoting work-life balance.
• Employer-paid medical coverage starting day one for employees working 30+ hours/week, plus optional group dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability insurance.
• Accruals for PTO and Extended Illness Bank, plus paid holidays, wellness, childcare, and other leave options.
• Tuition Assistance Program after six months of service and access to extensive wellness, fitness, and employee resource groups.
• Defined-benefit pension through the Teachers Retirement System, voluntary retirement plans, and employer-paid life and reduced salary protection programs.
Responsibilities
Conduct Research Experiments & Projects
• Perform experiments and research projects under faculty or research staff supervision
• Execute scientific protocols accurately and efficiently
Conduct Research Experiments & Projects
• Perform experiments and research projects under faculty or research staff supervision
• Execute scientific protocols accurately and efficiently
Operate Laboratory Apparatus & Equipment
• Utilize laboratory equipment to conduct experiments
• Maintain equipment in proper working condition
• Utilize laboratory equipment to conduct experiments
• Maintain equipment in proper working condition
Data Gathering & Analysis
• Record and evaluate data according to specified methods
• Perform DNA and RNA manipulation and tissue culture techniques
• Conduct mouse experiments including breeding, genotyping, and tumor transplantation
• Document and report findings to the principal investigator
• Record and evaluate data according to specified methods
• Perform DNA and RNA manipulation and tissue culture techniques
• Conduct mouse experiments including breeding, genotyping, and tumor transplantation
• Document and report findings to the principal investigator
Maintain Laboratory Environment
• Keep work areas clean and organized for safety and efficiency
• Follow written instructions and operations manuals
• Keep work areas clean and organized for safety and efficiency
• Follow written instructions and operations manuals
Other Duties
• Complete additional tasks as assigned to support research objectives
• Complete additional tasks as assigned to support research objectives
EDUCATION
• Required: Bachelor’s degree, major course work in one of the basic sciences
• Preferred: None.
• Required: Bachelor’s degree, major course work in one of the basic sciences
• Preferred: None.
EXPERIENCE
• Required: None.
• Preferred: Experience as a Research Assistant with MD Anderson and experience working with mouse models
• Required: None.
• Preferred: Experience as a Research Assistant with MD Anderson and experience working with mouse models
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
