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Form of workConducts research experiments and projects
Data gathering and analysis
Communication
Other duties as assigned
Required Education:
Bachelor's degree, major course work in one of the basic sciences.
Required Experience:
No experience is required.
Preferred Experience:
Research experience, basic laboratory techniques, proficiency in data collection, detail-oriented, highly motivated, strong organizational skills, strong communication skills, and excellent time management skills.
Work Schedule:
This position is onsite Monday - Friday.
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
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- Conduct experiments in the area of molecular biology and cellular biology of cancer after discussing the goals of each project and receiving verbal and/or written instruction from the supervisor on how to conduct the experiments prior to proceeding.
- Procure blood specimens from MD Anderson Cancer Center Diagnostic Laboratories as requested by the research data coordinators and research collaborators. Process and store human samples, including blood, plasma, tissue and bone marrow. Maintain accurate records of patient samples.
- Maintain breast cancer and melanoma cancer cell lines using sterile techniques. Extract protein lysates and DNA from cells, perform PCR and run western blots on these samples.
- Assume responsibility for general laboratory maintenance by a) maintaining procedures and protocols that ensure the quality and integrity of procedures performed, b) monitoring work flow as it pertains to the need for supplies, equipment maintenance and preparation of stock solutions, c) keeping ample stock of supplies on hand, d) following up on orders to ensure organization and accessibility of all reagents.
- Other duties as assigned.
Data gathering and analysis
- Records and evaluates data in accordance with methods requested.
Communication
- Discuss results of experiments immediately after completion to ensure accuracy and comparability with previous results of similar experiments.
Other duties as assigned
Required Education:
Bachelor's degree, major course work in one of the basic sciences.
Required Experience:
No experience is required.
Preferred Experience:
Research experience, basic laboratory techniques, proficiency in data collection, detail-oriented, highly motivated, strong organizational skills, strong communication skills, and excellent time management skills.
Work Schedule:
This position is onsite Monday - Friday.
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
Additional Information
- Requisition ID: 165940
- Employment Status: Full-Time
- Employee Status: Regular
- Work Week: Days
- Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 38,500
- Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 48,000
- Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 57,500
- FLSA: non-exempt and eligible for overtime pay
- Fund Type: Soft
- Work Location: Onsite
- Pivotal Position: Yes
- Referral Bonus Available?: No
- Relocation Assistance Available?: No
- Science Jobs: Yes
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