Job Description

Genetics is a basic science department located in the George and Cynthia Mitchell Basic Sciences Research Building at the world-renowned University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in the heart of the Texas Medical Center . The focus is on advancing knowledge of the molecular genetic mechanisms that regulate normal and abnormal cellular processes.

GENETICS

KEY FUNCTIONS

• Generally aid and support the PI in all their research and laboratory efforts.
• Independently performing animal experiments in consultation with PI (breeding, weening, genotyping/PCR, bleeding, tissue harvesting, injections, downstream processing and analysis, as well as surgical procedures.)
• Performs animal maintenance (safety protocols and standards, record keeping of animal inventory).
• Is able to train new members of the laboratory in animal techniques.
• Standard molecular techniques and perform tissue culture.
• Willingness to proactively learn new techniques and science.
• Ordering reagents and supplies.
• Other duties as required.

EDUCATION

Required:Bachelor's degree, major course work in one of the basic sciences.

EXPERIENCE

Required: No experience.

Preferred: Willing to work with mice.

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.

Additional Information

• Requisition ID: 170167
• 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?: No
• Relocation Assistance Available?: Yes
• Science Jobs: Yes

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Job Tags

Full time, Local area,

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