Job Information
MD Anderson Cancer Center Sr. Research Assistant - Stem Cell Transplantation Research in Houston, Texas
JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES
Technical Lab duties
Performs technical laboratory duties in accordance with a predetermined course of action.
Assists with the development of novel ex vivo expansion strategies and treatments for cord blood derived hematopoietic stem and progenitor cells.
Documentation of mice colony database.
Liason with other departments and outside institutions working on collaborative clinical research projects.
Competence in the use of sterile technique and the use of Universal Precautions when handling potentially biohazardous clinical samples.
Familiarity with appropriate literature in the field and willingness to learn and contribute ideas that might improve techniques.
Clinical Protocol maintenance
Interpret and refine techniques with clinical research protocols.
Familiarity with Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) used in the clinic allowing the processing of clinical samples as required.
Administrative 9. Assist with laboratory supply ordering.
10. Maintenance and inventory of cell lines catalogues stored in liquid nitrogen tanks.
Other duties 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
Three years of experience in scientific or experimental research work. With preferred degree, one year of required 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. http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html
Additional Information
Requisition ID: 170596
Employment Status: Full-Time
Employee Status: Regular
Work Week: Day/Evening
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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