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Sr. Research Assistant
The mission of The University of Texas MD 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 education for undergraduate and graduate students, trainees, professionals, employees, and the public.
The primary purpose of the Sr. Research Assistant is to provide supervision, special training for technical personnel and/or highly technical work in medical and related research projects.
KEY FUNCTIONS
Exercises considerable imagination, initiative and inventiveness in planning and executing the details of experiments and in evaluating and interpreting the results.
Responsible for major participation in the development and revision of techniques, assembles and operating laboratory apparatus and equipment.
Collaborates or assists with supervisor and senior research staff with preparation of reports and grant requests.
Supervises technicians in their work and assists them as assigned or delegated.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Comply with all policies and standards.
EDUCATION
Required: Bachelor’s degree with major course work in one of the basic sciences
Preferred: Master’s degree with major course work in one of the basic sciences
EXPERIENCE
Required: Three years of experience in scientific or experimental research work. One year of experience required with preferred degree.
Preferred: Some experience with animal handling and prior animal surgery experience with strong background on molecular and cellular biology techniques.
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
