3 Research Assistant I - Genetics Jobs in United States, TX
Genetics - MD Anderson Cancer Center Careers is Hiring a Research Assistant I - Genetics Near United States, TX
SUMMARY
The primary purpose of the Research Assistant I position is to provide technical assistance in carrying out projects related to Drosophila nociception and tissue repair.
KEY FUNCTIONS
·Generate Drosophila stocks useful for studying chemotherapy-induced nociceptive sensitization and other nociception projects in the lab
·Perform behavioral analysis of different genotypes of Drosophila exposed/not exposed to chemotherapy drugs or other pharmacological agents
·Maintain laboratory apparatus and equipment relevant to project
·Acquire working knowledge of fluorescent stereomicroscope and confocal microscope for imaging experiments
·Learn to dissect Drosophila larvae for morphological imaging experiments
·Generate reagents and media relevant to project. Assist with lab Drosophila husbandry.
·Maintain active lab notes with duties and assignments performed
·Other duties as assigned
EDUCATION
Required: Bachelor's degree, major course work in one of the basic sciences.
EXPERIENCE
Required: No experience.
Preferred: Familiarity with genetic analysis and Drosophila genetics in particular.
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
Job Summary
Full Time
$61k-87k (estimate)
05/03/2024
07/02/2024
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