Research Assistant I Hematopoietic Biology & Malignan

The primary purpose of the Research Assistant I position is to coordinate, design, and carry out cancer research projects while following standard operating procedures for the laboratory. The focus of Thandapani laboratory is to study tRNA expression and the epitranscriptomic modifications in tRNA that regulate gene expression in normal hematopoiesis and malignant transformation. We had recently identified altered tRNA biogenesis as an indicator of tumor specific amino acid demand for protein synthesis in T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (T-ALL) (https://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-021-04244-1).

JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES

Research Experiments and Projects

Performs basic molecular biology and tissue culture techniques in manipulation of DNA, RNA. Will complete a wide array of experimental procedures including PCR, cloning of CRISPR libraries and performing CRISPR screens.

Molecular biology techniques

Assist in standard laboratory techniques (maintaining mammalian cells, growth assays, transfection and viral infection), nucleic acid extraction, molecular cloning, PCR analyses, immunoblotting.

Laboratory Maintenance

Organizes supplies for the laboratory. Maintain lab work area and lab equipment, monitoring it daily to ensure the lab operates safely, is clean, and all equipment is in good working order; understands correct operation of all lab equipment, and follows written instructions/operations manual.

EDUCATION:

Required: Bachelor's degree, major course work in one of the basic sciences.

EXPERIENCE:

Required: No experience.

Preferred: Some lab 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: 168677

• Employment Status: Full-Time

• Employee Status: Regular

• Work Week: Day/Evening, Evenings

• 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