University Of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center: Laboratory Technical Assistant - Dr. Aballay (Genetics)

MISSION STATEMENT

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.

Function: Provides routine technical assistance and performs assigned lab duties involved with basic science work in the lab.

Scope: Directly impacts basic science and cancer-related research efforts with the Department of Genetics.

KEY FUNCTIONS:

• Generate media for C. elegans and bacterial growth and culture, generate buffers and various molecular biology reagents (such as cDNA and genomic DNA preps and other assigned reagents) for C. elegan s, cultured cell and other experiments

• Prepares stock solutions for general lab use.

• Test integrity and perform quality control of the molecular biology reagents generated

• Cleans and organizes work areas, lab equipment, refrigerators and freezers as required.

• Stocks supplies.

• Basic administrative tasks.

• Maintain laboratory apparatus and equipment including

• 20 o C freezer defrost etc

• Perform lab safety tests.

• Inventory the chemical room,

• 20 o C and

• 80 o C freezers as well as the 4 o C fridge to maintain current records of reagents

• Perform PCR-based or injection-based experiments with assigned bench mentors

• Perform other experiments as assigned

• Maintain active lab notes with duties and assignments performed

• Assist with animal maintenance

• Performs other related laboratory tasks as required.

EDUCATION

Required: None.

EXPERIENCE

Required: Six months laboratory 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