SUMMARY The Majumder Lab is focused on (1) deciphering the mechanisms that control normal development and how aberrations of such mechanisms produce diseases, and (2) investigating how such knowledge can be translated into improved patient care. The Sr. Research Assistant will be involved in studying the mechanisms of chronic pain or brain tumors or both in mouse models and determining how these mechanisms can be utilized in therapeutic interventions. Various experimental approaches will include measuring chronic pain, isolating the dorsal root ganglion and spinal cord, mouse brain tumor isolation, and conducting biochemical and molecular analyses such as Western blot, quantitative RT-PCR, immunofluorescence, etc. Excellent experience working with relevant molecular biology and neuroscience techniques in mouse models is desirable. KEY FUNCTIONS * Assists principal investigator with scientific research projects focused on understanding the function of specific genes and how they relate to etiology of cancer and behavior using mouse models. * Functions, under supervision, in the design and initiation of research experiments. These experiments include, but are not limited to, assessment of tumorigenesis in in vitro and in vivo systems (cell culture and in mice) and behavior in mice, performing breeding and genotyping in mice, tracking tumor phenotypes and behavior patterns following protocols using Western blotting, RT-PCR, histologic analyses including immunohistochemistry, gene expression, and other approaches. * Assists in training and research work activity for assigned laboratory and research personnel. * Supervises general laboratory management including the use of laboratory equipment and implements safety procedures. Assists with basic laboratory techniques and in preparation of media solutions, buffers and reagents. * Submits project results to superiors. 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. 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: 170178 * 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: Yes * Referral Bonus Available?: No * Relocation Assistance Available?: Yes * Science Jobs: Yes #LI-Onsite