Research Assistant I - Genitourinary Medical Oncology
Summary
The primary purpose of the Research Assistant I position is to perform basic research functions in the field of bone metastasis, with a strong focus in in vivo imaging, particularly macroscopic bioluminescence imaging and multiphoton/confocal microscopy, and tissue engineering.
Key Functions
Performs cell culture of tumor cell lines and 3D tissue-engineered cultures based on polymeric scaffolds for organotypic tumor growth in vitro
Performs immunofluorescence experiments
Performs basic imaging bioluminescence experiments of small animals independently and analyzes data
Performs small animal manipulation, treatment and management
Operates independently a state-of-the-art multiphoton and confocal microscopes to acquire bone images
Independently performs analysis
Basic knowledge on software and macro programming (e.g. ImageJ, Matlab) and image stitching and post processing preferred
Optional: knowledge on CAD design of hardware, basic knowledge of cancer cell biology
Communicates information:
Must be able to communicate results to and understand instructions from the supervisors and coworkers.
Clear and accurate communication in English both face-to-face and over the telephone is required.
A willingness to cooperate with other staff, students, fellows and visitors is essential.
Computer literacy (other than above):
Needs to be capable of generating electronic versions of data and images for analysis and presentation. Experience in cloud-based image and data management is preferred.
Laboratory Inventory management:
Must be able to manage inventories and order material for the laboratory in a timely fashion. Must work with department members and collaborators to ensure the consistent flow of information and quality control.
Education Required - Bachelor's degree major course work in one of the basic sciences.
Experience Required - 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.html
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