Research Assistant II - Epigenomics Profiling Core (EpiCore) - MD Anderson
Houston, TX
About the Job
The Epigenomics Profiling Core (EpiCore) is an institutional resource for epigenomics research that brings scientific expertise, advanced assays, and specialized equipment not readily available to MD Anderson researchers. Cost-effective, full-service protocols are available to investigate DNA methylation, chromatin accessibility and DNA-protein interactions. This core facilitates researchers' efforts to understand epigenetic mechanisms that alter the chromatin state that regulate the transcription output in normal and disease conditions. The Research Assistant II will provide experimental and technical support for ongoing DNA methylation projects.
The EpiCore and its personnel are affiliated with the Department of Epigenetics and Molecular Carcinogenesis (EMC), an interdisciplinary, basic science research department that conducts groundbreaking research aimed at defining the mechanisms controlling normal cell growth, proliferation, differentiation, and survival as well as mechanisms controlling genome maintenance to identify the aberrations in these processes that drive cancer. More information is available in the EpiCore webpage: Epigenomics Profiling Core .
KEY FUNCTIONS
Research Support
Expertise and Specialization
Laboratory Organization
Education
Required: Bachelor's degree with major course works in one of the basic sciences.
Preferred: Master's level degree with major course works in one of the basic sciences.
Experience
Required: One year experience in scientific or experimental research work. No experience required with preferred degree.
Preferred: Two years of experience in an academic or other laboratory setting. Experience with cell culture and routine molecular biology and biochemistry techniques.
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
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The EpiCore and its personnel are affiliated with the Department of Epigenetics and Molecular Carcinogenesis (EMC), an interdisciplinary, basic science research department that conducts groundbreaking research aimed at defining the mechanisms controlling normal cell growth, proliferation, differentiation, and survival as well as mechanisms controlling genome maintenance to identify the aberrations in these processes that drive cancer. More information is available in the EpiCore webpage: Epigenomics Profiling Core .
KEY FUNCTIONS
Research Support
- Perform experimental tasks and provide technical support as part of a service core laboratory.
- Perform duties in accordance with general and/or specific plans.
- A ssist in the design of laboratory experiments, techniques, and protocols.
- Process, organize and summarize data, reporting experiment results using a variety of scientific, word processing, spreadsheet or statistical software applications or program platforms.
- Assist in general laboratory operation, ensure the laboratory is prepared for experiments, perform related laboratory maintenance such as maintaining and cleaning equipment and assisting with monitoring and stocking supplies, preparation of stock solutions and other reagents.
- Collect and analyze data from experimental procedures and discuss results with the supervisor.
- Document experimental results and maintain an organized laboratory notebook.
- Prepare materials for submission to granting agencies and foundations.
Expertise and Specialization
- Apply basic background and experience in science to the application of laboratory techniques, using judgment, analysis and evaluation.
- Read literature and confer with supervisor regarding new procedures and modify them according to the needs of the project.
- Master complex skills and techniques used in the Core laboratory.
- Learn and perform basic and advanced molecular techniques.
Laboratory Organization
- Coordinate procedures, assemble materials and contribute to the core laboratory.
- Participate in ongoing learning and demonstrate application of it in carrying out assignments.
- Follow laboratory guidelines regarding order processing, handling of rush orders and special jobs.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Education
Required: Bachelor's degree with major course works in one of the basic sciences.
Preferred: Master's level degree with major course works in one of the basic sciences.
Experience
Required: One year experience in scientific or experimental research work. No experience required with preferred degree.
Preferred: Two years of experience in an academic or other laboratory setting. Experience with cell culture and routine molecular biology and biochemistry techniques.
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: 166519
- Employment Status: Full-Time
- Employee Status: Regular
- Work Week: Days
- Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 43,500
- Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 54,500
- Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 65,500
- FLSA: exempt and not eligible for overtime pay
- Fund Type: Soft
- Work Location: Onsite
- Pivotal Position: No
- Referral Bonus Available?: No
- Relocation Assistance Available?: Yes
- Science Jobs: No
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Source : MD Anderson