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Research Assistant I

3 months ago

Houston, Texas, United States University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center Full time

MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of The University of Texas M. D.

Anderson Cancer Center is to eliminate cancer in Texas, the nation, and the world through outstanding programs that integrate patient care, research and prevention, and through education for undergraduate and graduate students, trainees, professionals, employees and the public.


SUMMARY


The Research Assistant I is responsible for performing laboratory and preclinical research projects in the PI's laboratory working collaboratively with other team members.

The primary purpose of the Research Assistant I position is to carry out various research and development projects and performing experiments by following standard operating procedures (SOP).

The ideal candidate will have some experience with tissue culture, animal handling, and molecular biology techniques. Master's degree or equivalent experience a plus, but not required.

KEY FUNCTIONS

Tissue Culture:

Required to have excellent tissue culture technique and be able to maintain and store cell lines under sterile and healthy condition.

Candidate should follow ATCC guideline for cell culture and cryogenic storage.

Laboratory Animals:
Required to know how to perform oral gavages, ip injection, and measure tumor size.

Candidate should successfully complete training and certification by the Department of Veterinary Medicine to handle and work with live animals, primarily mice, in a safe and humane manner, following institutional guidelines for disposal of dead animals, biohazard and used needles.

Responsible for ordering laboratory animals and maintaining up-to-date animal inventory. Maintain accurate, detailed records of the protocols and experimental data, including mouse record and data.

  • Basic Techniques in Molecular Biology/

Cancer Biology:
Extract DNA, RNA, or protein samples from cells or tissues.

Perform cell proliferation (cytotoxicity) assay, soft agar assay, 3D- assay, migration, invasion, mammosphere assay, immunohistochemistry staining, immunofluorescence staining, FACS analysis, western blot.

Under supervision, designs and conducts in vitro experiments (such as RT-PCR, immunoblotting, ELISA, immunofluorescence, etc), analyzes data and interprets results

Record Keeping and Maintenance of Laboratory:

  • Responsible for ordering laboratory supplies, maintaining inventory of antibodies, cell lines, plasmids, and preparing common reagents such as buffers and plasmids.
  • Participate and help other lab members to promote ongoing projects in the laboratory.
  • Keep accurate records of experimental design and results, perform accurate data analysis of experimental results and communicate these records to Pl and other members of the laboratory.
  • Compile analyzed research data and submit results to Pl for inclusion in publications, grants or protocols.
  • Have knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet software, graphic and statistical programs to create charts, posters and reports of the results.
  • Present findings of research projects to laboratory members during laboratory meetings. Train visiting scientists and other research staff and students in research procedures and the use of laboratory equipment.
  • Diligence and willingness to learn and to help others in the implementation of new techniques.
  • Performs routine maintenance of ultralow freezers, liquid nitrogen, C02 and water levels.


Must be able to comply with all institutional safety policies including Universal Precautions and OSHA standards when handling toxic, hazardous, flammable, radioactive or potentially infectious or carcinogenic materials.

This may require wearing common protective garments or equipment such as gloves, eye protection, face mask, gown or lab coat, etc.

Additionally, some procedures may require the use of a fume hood or biological safety cabinet.

CORE VALUES

Caring:
By our words and actions we demonstrate caring toward everyone.

  • We are sensitive to the concerns of our patients, their loved ones and our colleagues.
  • We are respectful and courteous to each other and practice cultural humility.
  • We promote and reward teamwork

Integrity:

We work together with professionalism to merit the trust of our colleagues and those we serve in all that we do.


  • We hold ourselves, and each other, accountable for our work - decisions and data - and for practicing our values and ethics.
  • We communicate frequently, honestly, openly and responsibly

Discovery:
We embrace creativity and seek new knowledge from different perspectives.

  • We encourage continuous learning, seeking out information and new ideas.
  • We team with each other to identify and resolve problems.
  • We seek personal growth and enable others to do so

Safety:

We provide a safe environment - physically and psychologically - for our patients, for our colleagues and for our community.


  • We create a sense of security and empowerment and are committed to keeping one another free from harm.
  • We embrace a framework and best practices for the highest quality of care and service.
  • We inspire trust by modeling excellence in our work and acceptance of each person's contributions.

Stewardship:

We protect and preserve our institutional reputation and the precious resources - people, time, financial and environmental - entrusted to us.


  • We prioritize the health and well-being of each other.
  • We act responsibly to safeguard the institution's finances.
We ensure the proper care and use of time, data, materials, equipment and property afforded to us

COMPETENCIES
Analytical Thinking - Gather relevant information systematically; break down problems into simple components; make sound decisions. Innovative Thinking - Approach problems with curiosity and open-mindedness; offer new ideas, solutions and/or options.

Technical/Functional Expertise - Demonstrate technical proficiency required to do the job; possess up-to-date knowledge in the profession; provide technical expertise to others.

Service Orientation
Provide service to our stakeholders, including patients, caregivers, colleagues and each other, in a safe, courteous, accountable, efficient and innovative manner to include:

  • Promoting collegiality that demonstrates respect and professionalism to our stakeholders at all times
  • Modeling safe, ethical behavior that mitigates risk to the institution through sound business practices, and adherence to MD Anderson's Standards of Conduct, institutional policies and procedures
  • Responding to requests in a timely manner while proactively communicating expectations for procedures, service arrival, or project deliverables to stakeholders
  • Using the steps to HEAL (Hear, Empathize, Address and Learn) the relationship when service recovery is needed

EDUCATION

Required:
Bachelor's degree, major course work in one of the basic sciences.

EXPERIENCE

Required:
No experience.


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.