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The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston is one of the world's most respected centers focused on cancer patient care, research, education and prevention. It was named the nation's No. 1 hospital for cancer care in U.S. News & World Report's 2024-2025 rankings. It is one of the nation's original three comprehensive cancer centers designated by the National Cancer Institution.

The primary purpose of the Research Assistant II is to provide technical and organizational skills in support of ongoing research projects such as assisting with manuscript and grant preparation.

*KEY FUNCTIONS *

*Molecular Biology and Cellular Biology Procedures *

Requires basic knowledge and techniques to conduct various experiments in molecular biology and protein chemistry. An essential requirement for the job is tissue/cell culture, molecular cloning, and real time PCR techniques, with the ability to culture/maintain different cancer cell lines, to subclone DNA expression plasmid and to carry out mutagenesis experiments. Also critical is knowledge of protein overexpression, basic protein purification and analysis techniques (e.g. Western blotting, etc.).

*Mice Work*

Requires handling experimental mice, including injecting tumor cells to nude mice, measure tumor growth, harvest tumor samples, isolate DNA and RNA from tumors, and carry out immunohistochemistry using paraffin tissue sections.

*General Laboratory Duties *

Must be willing and able to learn and conduct additional methods and techniques when necessary. If necessary, be able to keep flexible working hours and to learn proper procedures to operate various types of equipment associated with these experiments.

Required to record and maintain a central repository of all molecular biology reagents and biospecimens. Accurately label all samples. Keep ample stock of supplies on hand.

*EDUCATION*

*Education Required: *Bachelor's degree with major course works in one of the basic sciences.

*Education Preferred: *Master's degree

*EXPERIENCE*

*Experience Required: *One year experience in scientific or experimental research work. No experience required with preferred degree.

*Experience Preferred:* Animal work, cell culture, experiment design

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers excellent [benefits](https://www.utsystem.edu/offices/employee-benefits/insurance-0/eligibility), including medical, dental, [paid time off](https://www.mdanderson.org/about-md-anderson/employee-resources/leave.html), [retirement](https://www.utsystem.edu/offices/employee-benefits/ut-retirement-program/voluntary-retirement-programs), tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition.

This position may be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code and therefore may require routine reviews and screening. The ability to satisfy and maintain all requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of such infrastructure is a condition of hire and continued employment.

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](http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html)

Additional Information

* Requisition ID: 176791

* Employment Status: Full-Time

* Employee Status: Regular

* Work Week: Days

* Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 45,000

* Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 56,500

* Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 68,000

* FLSA: exempt and not eligible for overtime pay

* Fund Type: Soft

* Work Location: Hybrid Onsite/Remote

* Pivotal Position: Yes

* Referral Bonus Available?: Yes

* Relocation Assistance Available?: Yes

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