Research Assistant II

SUMMARY: Primary responsibility of this position is to conduct experiments and carry out research projects in the biomedical field.  May include any or all of the following: handling of mice, the isolation and purification of mammalian cellular nucleic acids and proteins, PCR, gel electrophoresis and blotting techniques, and performing assays of normal tissue damage.

Essential Functions include the extraction of cellular nucleic acids and proteins from various animal tissues, performing gel electrophoresis, Western analysis and immunohistochemistry, PCR, irradiation of animals, monitoring of irradiated animals, precision in preparing solutions and recording data.  Manually enters data using computer keyboard and using computer software analyzes data.  Reads literature and confers with superiors regarding new procedures and results obtained. Monitors subordinate Research Assistants, Research Technicians, and Laboratory Technical Assistants.

Requirements include Bachelor's degree with major course work in one of the following sciences: Biology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology with two years of experience in scientific or experimental research work, independent decision making, strong organizational skills, and attention to detail.  Must be willing to work with animals.

Salary Grade/Range: Grade: 276 / Min: $ 25,300 / Mid: $ 31,650 / Max: $ 38,000

M.D. Anderson Cancer Center is one of the three original comprehensive cancer centers and is also part of the Texas Medical Center, the largest medical and health care center of its kind in the world. Houston is a dynamic, metropolitan city with a strong economy enhanced by a diverse and multi-cultural population and reasonable living expenses. Salary is competitive with industry and is commensurate with experience.

Please Include the following with your application:

• Letter of intent,
• A current C.V.,
• 3 professional references

We will require 3 references at some point during the application process, however, we will treat your application as confidential until you tell us otherwise. We will accept letters of reference or you may provide us with the email addresses of your references.

Research Assistant Search
Department of Biomathematics - Box 237
The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
1515 Holcombe Boulevard
Houston, TX 77030

E-mail: pfreel@mdanderson.org

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