Research Assistant II Molecular and Cellular Oncology in Houston, TX
Research Assistant II - Molecular and Cellular Oncology - MD Anderson Cancer Center - Houston, TX - work from home job Company: MD Anderson Cancer Center Job description: The Department of Molecular and Cellular Oncology (MCO) mission is to enable and apply basic research excellence to contribute to ending cancer significantly. The departments oncology-driven research focuses on fundamental mechanistic discoveries and their translation to humans. As a basic science department at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, MCO strives to enhance basic research excellence by establishing a robust research group focused on the molecular and cellular aspects of cancer research, particularly in signaling pathways and crosstalk between tumor and tumor microenvironment in tumor initiation, progression and metastasis, and resistance to various therapies. MCO hosts MD Anderson's Functional Genomics Core with the support of the Cancer Center Supporting Grant (CCSG). In addition, MCO faculty are core members of the Cancer Biology and Metastasis Program of CCSG, rated exceptional in the last competing renewal. KEY FUNCTIONS Conducts Research Experiments and Projects Conduct cancer biology experiments independently; may include but not limited to mouse tissue collection, isolating DNA/RNA, PCR/QPCR, and tissue culture. Learns equipment and relevant software needed for experiments. Discuss all stages of projects with senior members and supervisor at lab meetings. Data Gathering and Analysis Use online programs and computer softwares efficiently for data acquisition, analysis, reporting and presentation. Records and evaluates data in accordance with methods requested. Maintain inventories, keeping precise, timely and accurate records. Assists with scientific writing and reports Assist with scientific writing, including manuscript, progress report, data presentation under supervision; may include use of image editing tools, including Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, CorelDRAW, PowerPoint. Expected salary: Location: Houston, TX Job date: Sat, 02 Sep 2023 07:31:05 GMT Apply for the job now! Apply Job!