Research Assistant I

2 weeks ago


Houston, United States MD Anderson Cancer Center Full time

**SUMMARY**

The primary purpose of the Research Assistant I position is to provide technical assistance in carrying out projects related to Drosophila nociception and tissue repair.

**KEY FUNCTIONS**
- Generate Drosophila stocks useful for studying chemotherapy-induced nociceptive sensitization and other nociception projects in the lab
- Perform behavioral analysis of different genotypes of Drosophila exposed/not exposed to chemotherapy drugs or other pharmacological agents
- Maintain laboratory apparatus and equipment relevant to project
- Acquire working knowledge of fluorescent stereomicroscope and confocal microscope for imaging experiments
- Learn to dissect Drosophila larvae for morphological imaging experiments
- Generate reagents and media relevant to project. Assist with lab Drosophila husbandry.
- Maintain active lab notes with duties and assignments performed
- Other duties as assigned

**EDUCATION**

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

**EXPERIENCE**

Required: No experience.

Preferred: Familiarity with genetic analysis and Drosophila genetics in particular.

Additional Information
- Requisition ID: 167550
- 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?: Yes
- Science Jobs: Yes

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