Job Information
MD Anderson Cancer Center Senior Research Assistant - Epigenetics & Molecular Carcinogenesis (Ishak Laboratory) in Houston, Texas
The Department of Epigenetics and Molecular Carcinogenesis is an interdisciplinary, basic science research department that conducts groundbreaking research aimed at defining the mechanisms controlling normal cell growth, proliferation, differentiation, and survival as well as mechanisms controlling genome maintenance to identify the aberrations in these processes that drive cancer.
Epigenetics and Molecular Carcinogenesis (https://www.mdanderson.org/research/departments-labs-institutes/departments-divisions/epigenetics-and-molecular-carcinogenesis.html)
Research in the Ishak laboratory explores the contributions of repetitive DNA elements in cancer initiation, progression and therapeutic response with the goal of both improving cancer immunotherapies and developing novel approaches for cancer interception and immunoprevention. The Ishak lab is recruiting a Senior Research Assistant interested in cancer epigenetics and molecular biology. Dr. Ishak is particularly committed to helping trainees and early-career scientists of all backgrounds establish flourishing careers that will benefit the scientific and medical communities.
Ishak Laboratory (https://www.mdanderson.org/research/departments-labs-institutes/labs/ishak-laboratory/research.html)
KEY FUNCTIONS
Research Support
Perform research or experimental tasks to supply information as part of a research project or laboratory.
Responsible for planning and executing details of an experiment, including set up, timing (scheduled, staffed, planned), coordination of supplies and equipment at hand, functionality of equipment, trained personnel.
Evaluate and interpret experimental results.
Assemble, operate, and troubleshoot equipment.
Compile/prepare tables and charts.
Assist with the preparation of grant applications and progress reports.
Expertise and Specialization
Apply background/experience in science, using independent evaluation, judgment and analysis.
Perform research or experimental tasks in a limited field (niche) or specialty area.
Master difficult, advanced, skills or technology.
Develop and revise protocols, procedures, and techniques.
Introduce/implement new technology.
Participate in troubleshooting and resolving problems.
Laboratory Organization
Supervise technicians and oversee their training.
May oversee educational appointees in their work and assist them as assigned or delegated.
Assess availability of supplies and advise/recommend purchasing as needed.
Contribute to the laboratory; assess the need for backup and cover as necessary.
May have delegated signing authority on routine purchases.
Perform other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION
Required: Bachelor's degree in one of the natural sciences or related field.
Preferred: Master's degree in one of the natural sciences or related field.
EXPERIENCE
Required:Three years of experience in scientific or experimental research work. With preferred degree, one year of required experience
Preferred: Experience with cell culture and routine molecular biology and biochemistry techniques in an academic or other laboratory setting.
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
Additional Information
Requisition ID: 162894
Employment Status: Full-Time
Employee Status: Regular
Work Week: Days
Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 50,000
Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 62,500
Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 75,000
FLSA: exempt and not 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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