Research Assistant Ii - Epigenetics & Molecular Carcinogenesis (Ishak Laboratory)

The Department of Epigenetics and Molecular Carcinogenesis is an interdisciplinary, basic science research department that conducts groundbreaking research aimed at defining the mechanisms controlling normal cell growth, proliferation, differentiation, and survival as well as mechanisms controlling genome maintenance to identify the aberrations in these processes that drive cancer.
Epigenetics and Molecular Carcinogenesis
Research in the Ishak laboratory explores the contributions of repetitive DNA elements in cancer initiation, progression and therapeutic response with the goal of both improving cancer immunotherapies and developing novel approaches for cancer interception and immunoprevention. The Ishak lab is recruiting a Research Assistant II interested in cancer epigenetics and molecular biology. Dr. Ishak is particularly committed to helping trainees and early-career scientists of all backgrounds establish flourishing careers that will benefit the scientific and medical communities.
Ishak Laboratory
The Research Assistant II position provides technical and coordination skills to support laboratory research projects in the Department of Epigenetics and Molecular Carcinogenesis.
KEY FUNCTIONS
Research Support

• Provide experimental and technical support for ongoing research projects.
• Perform duties in accordance with general and/or specific plans.
• Assists in the design of laboratory experiments, techniques, and protocols.
• Processes, organizes and summarizes data, reporting experiment results using a variety of scientific, word processing, spreadsheet or statistical software applications or program platforms.
• Preparation of tissues, cell cultures, blood samples, and perform other laboratory duties, such as the handling of laboratory animals.
• Assist in general laboratory operation, ensures the laboratory is prepared for experiments, performs related laboratory maintenance such as maintaining and cleaning equipment and assisting with monitoring and stocking supplies, preparation of stock solutions and other reagents.
• Collect and analyze data from experimental procedures and discuss results with the principal investigator.
• Document experimental results and maintain an organized laboratory notebook.
• Prepare materials for submission to granting agencies and foundations. May instruct other staff and students in basic laboratory techniques.

Expertise and Specialization

• Apply basic background and experience in science to the application of laboratory techniques, using judgment, analysis and evaluation.
• Read literature and confer with superiors regarding new procedures, and modify them according to the needs of the project.
• Master complex skills and techniques used in the laboratory.
• Learn new skills or technology.

Laboratory Organization

• Coordinate procedures, assemble materials and contribute to the laboratory.
• Participate in ongoing learning and demonstrate application of it in carrying out assignments.
• Follow laboratory guidelines regarding order processing, handling of rush orders and special jobs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education
Required: Bachelor's degree with major coursework in one of the basic sciences.
Preferred: Master's degree with major coursework in one of the basic sciences.
Experience
Required: One year experience in scientific or experimental research work. No experience required with preferred degree.
Preferred: Experience with cell culture and routine molecular biology and biochemistry techniques in an academic or other laboratory setting.
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: 165587
• Employment Status: Full-Time
• Employee Status: Regular
• Work Week: Days
• Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 43,500
• Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 54,500
• Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 65,500
• FLSA: exempt and not eligible for overtime pay
• Fund Type: Soft
• Work Location: Onsite
• Pivotal Position: Yes
• Referral Bonus Available?: No
• Relocation Assistance Available?: Yes
• Science Jobs: Yes

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