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Research Assistant II - Symptom Research
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.
MD Anderson's Department of Symptom Research is at the forefront of discovering new ways of identifying the symptoms and neurotoxicities associated with cancer and its treatment, the mechanisms underlying such symptoms and toxicities, and interventions that might reduce symptom severity or prevent symptom occurrence altogether. The department also advocates for policy change, awareness on the part of funding agencies, and broad involvement of patient report in clinical studies, especially drug development trials. Because symptoms are subjective experiences, we believe that only the patient can truly know the severity, temporal pattern, quality, location and impact on activities and daily life that symptoms have — and that the patient’s voice must therefore be heard.
Summary
The primary purpose of the Research Assistant II is to perform and coordinate experiments for research projects.
Key Functions
Plans and performs various experiments with rodents to assess behaviors (e.g., signs of neuropathy, cognitive impairment).
Performs injections, surgeries, and other manipulations in mice.
Responsible for mouse colony breeding, genotyping, and other maintenance tasks.
Collects and processes tissues from mice for further analysis
Performs ELISA, Western blotting, PCR, immunohistochemistry, or other bench techniques as needed.
Records and evaluates data obtained in accordance with methods requested and reports the findings to the Research Scientist/PI.
Presents findings to the wider group at weekly lab meetings
Coordinates ordering lab supplies.
Trains RA Is, students and new members of the lab in animal handling and experiments
Other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION - Bachelor's Degree Basic Science
Preferred Master's Degree Basic Science.
Preferred Medical Degree Preferred
WORK EXPERIENCE - 1 year Scientific or experimental research work experience.
No experience required with preferred degree.
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.
