Senior Research Assistant - Systems Biology (Histopathology / Ngs)

Systems Biology is an interdisciplinary department that is pushing the boundaries of cancer research by integrating technology development, bioengineering, data science, and Systems Biology. We leverage our massive clinical resources and unmatched access to patient tissue samples to study some of the biggest questions in the cancer field, on topics that include premalignant progression, metastatic dissemination, and therapeutic resistance. Our faculty members represent top-notch scientists working in diverse areas of cancer research and commonly use multi-omic approaches to understand the interaction of genotypes and phenotypes at single-cell and spatial resolution.
Systems Biology | MD Anderson Cancer Center
KEY FUNCTIONS
Laboratory Duties

• Dissociate human tissue samples and prepare them for NGS compatible experiments.
• Tissue sectioning (e.g. Microtome or Cryostat) and Tissue Staining (e.g. H&E stain).
• Prepares libraries for single-cell sequencing and next-generation sequencing.
• PCR, qPCR, DNA, RNA isolation and Quality Control.
• Performs Laser capture microdissection to collect samples.
• Imaging techniques and flow cytometry.
• Performs tissue and cell culture work.

Record Keeping / Data Management

• Assists with administrative responsibilities associated with collecting human tissue samples.
• Records and evaluates data in accordance with methods requested.
• Writes protocols and performs molecular biology experiments.
• Maintains records of human samples received, data produced and their location.

General Laboratory Organization & Laboratory Safety

• Aids and supports the PI in all their research and laboratory efforts.
• Places orders for reagents, equipment, and other items as needed.
• Train new members in research procedures and in the use of laboratory equipment.
• Participate and help other lab members with ongoing projects in the lab.
• Assist with preparation of grant applications and progress reports.
• Assists with the maintenance of laboratory equipment and the overall organization of the lab.
• Constructs, assembles and operates laboratory apparatus and equipment.
• Maintains lab safety and organization.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education
Required: Bachelor's degree in one of the natural sciences or related field.
Preferred: Master's degree in one of the natural sciences or related field.
Experience
Required: Three years of experience in scientific or experimental research work. With preferred degree, one year of required experience.
Preferred: Histopathology, microtome, cryostat, microscopic techniques and next-generation sequencing.
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Additional Information

• Requisition ID: 165315
• Employment Status: Full-Time
• Employee Status: Regular
• Work Week: Days
• Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 50,000
• Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 62,500
• Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 75,000
• FLSA: exempt and not eligible for overtime pay
• Fund Type: Hard
• Work Location: Onsite
• Pivotal Position: Yes
• Referral Bonus Available?: No
• Relocation Assistance Available?: Yes
• Science Jobs: Yes

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