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 ideal candidate will have a Master's degree with major course work in one of the basic sciences. Additionally, experience with basic science research and/or experience in neurologic diseases is preferred.Conducts research experiments and projects
The applicant will coordinate and participate in translational scientific research projects under the direction of professional staff members.
Conducts experimental surgery and performs experiments to assess different strategies of blood brain barrier breakdown and intraarterial cellular therapy for treatment of brain tumors.
Operates laboratory apparatus and equipment
Constructs, assembles and operates laboratory apparatus and equipment.
Utilizes laboratory equipment to carry out experiments.
Data gathering and analysis
Keeps detailed, thorough notes of experiments in a lab notebook/electronic record in English, and routinely discusses data with supervisor.
Records and interprets results from in vitro and in vivo experiments.
Routinely presents at the lab meetings and submit abstract to national/regional scientific meetings.
Clinical Research
The applicant will participate in clinical research projects involving gathering of clinical data, analysis and manuscript preparation, as well as administrative duties related to research.
Other duties as assignedEducationRequired : Bachelor's degree, major course work in one of the basic sciences.Experience : No 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: 171812
Employment Status: Full-Time
Employee Status: Regular
Work Week: Day/Evening
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: No
Referral Bonus Available?: No
Relocation Assistance Available?: No
Science Jobs: No
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