Research Assistant I Hematopoietic Biology & Malignancy (Dr. Sachet Shukla's Lab)
- Requisition #: 172441
- Department: Hematopoietic Biology&Malignan
- Location: Houston, TX
- Posted Date: 1/7/2025
The primary purpose of the Research Assistant I position is to coordinate, design, and carry out cancer research projects while following standard operating procedures for the laboratory.
JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES
Immunologic Assays and Techniques
Assist in standard immunology techniques (ELISA, ELISpot, flow cytometry, target cell killing assays), T-cell culture and expansion, dendritic cell generation and function. Perform magnetic assisted cell isolation and flow assisted cell sorting. Assist in data analysis and interpretation (FlowJo, Prism, etc).
Molecular Biology Assays and Techniques
Orders and organizes supplies for the laboratory. Perform nucleic acid extraction (DNA, RNA, etc.), PCR analyses, immunoblotting, next generation sequency library preparations. Familiarity with routinely used instruments (Bioanalyzer, Qubit, etc). Assist in single cell sample processing and preparation.
Cell Culture and Good Lab Practices
Maintains lab work area, following safe lab techniques, ensuring work area is clean, and any used lab equipment is properly cleaned and ready for next user. Prepares sterile media and solutions. Attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Maintains knowledge of all safety requirements.
EDUCATION:
Required: Bachelor's degree, major course work in one of the basic sciences.
Preferred: Bachelor's degree with course work in immunology and/or molecular biology.
EXPERIENCE:Required:No experience.
Preferred:One year of experience in scientific or experimental research work. With preferred education, any laboratory work in immunology and molecular biology.
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
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JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES
Immunologic Assays and Techniques
Assist in standard immunology techniques (ELISA, ELISpot, flow cytometry, target cell killing assays), T-cell culture and expansion, dendritic cell generation and function. Perform magnetic assisted cell isolation and flow assisted cell sorting. Assist in data analysis and interpretation (FlowJo, Prism, etc).
Molecular Biology Assays and Techniques
Orders and organizes supplies for the laboratory. Perform nucleic acid extraction (DNA, RNA, etc.), PCR analyses, immunoblotting, next generation sequency library preparations. Familiarity with routinely used instruments (Bioanalyzer, Qubit, etc). Assist in single cell sample processing and preparation.
Cell Culture and Good Lab Practices
Maintains lab work area, following safe lab techniques, ensuring work area is clean, and any used lab equipment is properly cleaned and ready for next user. Prepares sterile media and solutions. Attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Maintains knowledge of all safety requirements.
EDUCATION:
Required: Bachelor's degree, major course work in one of the basic sciences.
Preferred: Bachelor's degree with course work in immunology and/or molecular biology.
EXPERIENCE:Required:No experience.
Preferred:One year of experience in scientific or experimental research work. With preferred education, any laboratory work in immunology and molecular biology.
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: 172441
- 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?: Yes
- Relocation Assistance Available?: Yes
- Science Jobs: Yes
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