Sr. Research Assistant

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