Summary

The primary responsibility is perform technical laboratory duties and carry out projects in accordance with our specific research. The primary goal of our research is to understand the mechanisms regulating epithelial tissue homeostasis and how disruptions promote pathogenesis and cancer using zebrafish and cultured cells. We use time-lapse confocal microscopy coupled with various genetic approaches to identify molecular components regulating epithelial cellular processes such as cell detachment, migration and proliferation.

The ideal candidate will have experience working with zebrafish (or other aquatic organisms) or experience working with cultured cells.

Key Functions

• Exercises considerable imagination, initiative and inventiveness in planning and executing the details of experiments and in evaluating and interpreting the results.
• Learn and maintain stocks of zebrafish.
• Perform tissue culture techniques. Maintain and establish tissue culture cell lines using good sterile technique.
• Perform routine laboratory procedures. Conduct experiments in areas of molecular biology and genetics, and carry out research projects in varied areas. Operate laboratory equipment and apparatus and perform routine operator maintenance.
• Maintain good, detailed experimental records. Collect and organize information for project reports, evaluate data in accordance with methods requested, maintain a complete and accurate inventory of samples.
• Monitor and anticipate laboratory needs. Keep ample stock of supplies on hand. Know the procedure for obtaining repair or maintenance for lab equipment. Prepare stock solutions and perform laboratory maintenance.
• Work closely with other staff members. Maintaining good working relationship with other research personnel. Explain to staff members the scientific protocols currently being employed in the laboratory.
• Read literature and confer with superiors regarding new procedures and modifies them according to the needs of the project
• Other duties as 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

Required: Three years of experience in scientific or experimental research work. With preferred degree, one year of required experience.

Preferred: Experience working with either zebrafish (or other aquatic organisms) or cultured cells.

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: 157902
• Employment Status: Full-Time
• Employee Status: Regular
• Work Week: Days
• Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 48,400
• Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 60,500
• Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 72,600
• 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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