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The Kwong Laboratory within the department of Translational Molecular Pathology seeks a Research Intern. The primary focus of the Research Intern will be on a project that identifies a new drug combination in bladder cancer, which is found to have strong synergy. The research intern will assist in experiments, including but not limited to cell culture, western blotting, and molecular cloning to gain high proficiency in specific bladder cancer protocols.

All duties and responsibilities are carried out in compliance with institutional policies, ethical research standards, and applicable federal and state regulations.

*LEARNING OBJECTIVES*

The Research Intern will be engaged in training for a career in cancer research. Their skills will be engaged in the following research activities to increase their knowledge of cancer research topics:

• Collaborating with the mentor and other senior lab members to continue efforts of an ongoing research project.

• Bi-monthly meetings with faculty mentor.

• Learning the technical aspects of the research project and interpretation of experimental data.

• Learning sufficient laboratory techniques to work independently and collaboratively to proficiently and constructively address research setbacks.

*ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS*

Applicants must have a bachelor's degree or equivalent, recently obtained within one year. Previous research experience is required.

*ADDITIONAL APPLICATION INFORMATION*

Translational Molecular Pathology Department web site:

https://www.mdanderson.org/research/departments-labs-institutes/departments-divisions/translational-molecular-pathology.html

*POSITION INFORMATION*

Offsite work arrangements are subject to approval and may be modified or revoked at any time based on business needs, performance considerations, or regulatory requirements.

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)