The mission of The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center is to eliminate cancer in Texas, the nation, and the world through outstanding programs that integrate patient care, research and prevention, and through education for undergraduate and graduate students, trainees, professionals, employees and the public. The primary purpose of the Research Assistant I position is to provide responsible technical assistance in carrying out various research projects and assistance in maintaining efficient functioning of the laboratory. Requires scientific and technical background, independent decision-making, judgment and organizational skills and innovative participation. KEY FUNCTIONS 1. Conducts Research Experiments and Projects For individuals with intrinsic curiosity and interest in working in research lab and who perform and assist in experiments related to both animal studies and in vitro applications of molecular biology and protein biochemistry of cells and tissue samples. Experimental procedures include but not limited to: mouse husbandry (breeding, weaning, genotyping by PCR); animal irradiation; animal behavior studies; tissue collection; western Blot; immunohistochemistry. 2. Operates Laboratory Apparatus and Equipment Learns equipment and relevant software needed to carry out experiments. 3. Laboratory Inventory management Provide routine maintenance of laboratory equipment when/if required and implement safety procedures. 4.Computer literacy Be able to learn and use software related to data acquisition, analysis and presentation 5. Other duties as assigned Education Required: Bachelor's degree, major course work in one of the basic sciences. Preferred: Biomedical Science Focus. Experience Required: No experience. Preferred: Experience working with animal experiments, molecular biology and neuroscience technique 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: 170583 * 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?: Yes * Relocation Assistance Available?: Yes * Science Jobs: Yes