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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.SummaryFunction: Provides technical assistance in carrying out studies of lung inflammation, and promotion of lung cancer by inflammation.Scope: Enhance our understanding of inflammation-related lung cancer and identify means to prevent progress from premalignant phase to malignant phase.Core ValuesCaring Behaviors
Courtesy: Is respectful and courteous to each other at all times
Friendliness/Teamwork: Promotes and rewards teamwork and inclusiveness; Is sensitive to the concerns of our patients and our co-workers
Integrity Behaviors
Reliability: Communicates frequently, honestly and openly
Accountability: Holds self and others accountable for practicing our values
Safety: Notices a safety concern and brings it to someone's attention; Models safe behaviors (wears badge, washes hands, keeps work area clean and orderly)
Discovery Behaviors
Responsiveness: By his/her actions, creates an environment of trust; Encourages learning, creativity and new ideas
Personal Leadership/Self-Initiative: Helps others to identify and solve problems; Seeks personal growth and enables others to do so.
Key FunctionsConducts Research Experiments and Projects
Conduct research projects with supervision; may include procurement and processing blood, isolating DNA/RNA, PCR/QPCR., perform biospecimen assays.
Discuss project stages and present findings in lab meetings.
Prepare final reports and submit to PI for publications, grants or protocols.
Show willingness to learn and help others implement new techniques.
Operates Laboratory Apparatus and Equipment
Learns equipment and relevant software needed to carry out experiments.
Data Gathering and Analysis
Use computer software efficiently for accurate data acquisition, analysis, reporting and presentation.
Accurately records and evaluates data in accordance with methods requested.
Maintain inventories, keeping precise, timely and accurate records.
MARGINAL OR PERIODIC FUNCTIONS:
Other Duties as Assigned
Core Competencies
IC - Team with Others:
Encourage collaboration and input from all team members;
Value the contributions of all team members; and
Balance individual and team goals
IC - Self-Motivation:
Set high standards of performance;
Pursue goals with energy and persistence; and
Drive for results and achievement.
IC - Oral Communication:
Express ideas clearly and concisely in groups and one-to-one conversations; and
Create an environment with open channels of communication.
EDUCATION: 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: 157736
Employment Status: Full-Time
Employee Status: Regular
Work Week: Days
Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 36,500
Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 45,500
Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 54,750
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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