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.
The primary purpose of the Research Technician position is to provide technical assistance in carrying out assigned duties of various research projects. Prepares and conducts experiments under supervision. Assembles and operates various laboratory equipment and apparatus. Records data in accordance with methods requested. Impacts research performance in specific department.
KEY FUNCTIONS/JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES
• Perform experiments in support of research projects in the lab.
• Maintain the lab's mouse colony by breeding, genotyping, euthanizing animals and performing injections and surgical procedures as needed.
• Perform daily animal care and health check. Routine husbandry such as weaning and ear-tagging.
• Maintain accurate, detailed records of the protocols and experimental data, including mouse record and data. Compile, write, and submit work reports to the supervisor.
• Perform laboratory maintenance such as maintaining/cleaning equipment, organizing repair procedures, maintain lab and animal facility stocks, attend lab meetings, and provide general lab support as needed.
• Other duties may also be assigned such as cell culture and radiotherapy delivery.
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
Additional Information

• Requisition ID: 168891
• Employment Status: Full-Time
• Employee Status: Regular
• Work Week: Days
• 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: Yes
• Referral Bonus Available?: Yes
• Relocation Assistance Available?: Yes
• Science Jobs: Yes

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