The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston is one of the world's most respected centers focused on cancer patient care, research, education and prevention. It was named the nation's No. 1 hospital for cancer care in U.S. News & World Report's 2022-2023 rankings.It is one of the nation's original three comprehensive cancer centers designated by the National Cancer Institute. Since 1944, more than 1.9 million people have turned to MD Anderson for cancer care.The institution pioneered a multidisciplinary approach to research-driven care. In Fiscal Year 2022, MD Anderson invested more than $1.1 billion in research.MD Anderson's Department of Symptom Research is at the forefront of discovering new ways of identifying the symptoms and neurotoxicities associated with cancer and its treatment, the mechanisms underlying such symptoms and toxicities, and interventions that might reduce symptom severity or prevent symptom occurrence altogether. The department also advocates for policy change, awareness on the part of funding agencies, and broad inclusion of patient report in clinical studies, especially drug development trials. Because symptoms are subjective experiences, we believe that only the patient can truly know the severity, temporal pattern, quality, location and impact on activities and daily life that symptoms have - and that the patient's voice must therefore be heard.Key FunctionsProcesses tissues from rodents for further analysis.Plans and performs assigned experiments.Prepares tissues sections and performs immunofluorescence analysis.Analyzes protein expression by Western blotting.Isolates RNA and analyzes expression levels by PCR.Performs live cell imaging or electrophysiological recordings from neurons.Performs flow cytometry.Performs cultures of cell lines or primary cells.Assists with animal experiments and tissue collection as needed.Records and evaluates data obtained in accordance with methods requested and reports the findings to the PI.Coordinates ordering lab supplies.Trains research assistants, students, and new lab members in laboratory techniques.Other duties as assigned.EDUCATION: Bachelor's degree in one of the natural sciences or related field.EXPERIENCE: Three years of experience in scientific or experimental research work. With preferred degree, one year of required experience 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.htmlAdditional Information
Requisition ID: 169510
Employment Status: Full-Time
Employee Status: Regular
Work Week: Days
Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 50,000
Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 62,500
Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 75,000
FLSA: exempt and not eligible for overtime pay
Fund Type: Soft
Work Location: Onsite
Pivotal Position: No
Referral Bonus Available?: No
Relocation Assistance Available?: No
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