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MD Anderson Cancer Center · 1 day ago

Senior Research Assistant - Cell Therapy Institute

United States, Texas, Houston, Houston (TX Med Ctr)

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$52K/yr - $78K/yr

3+ years exp

MD Anderson Cancer Center is a leading institution in cancer care and research, and they are seeking a Senior Research Assistant for their Cell Therapy Institute. This role involves performing clinical testing procedures, collaborating on research projects, and maintaining laboratory operations.

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Responsibilities

Perform a range of waived clinical tests and protocol procedures independently

Prepare complex slide and specimen setups for testing

Mix and prepare reagents, sterile supplies, and slide stains

Cut and grind tissue samples for analysis

Evaluate, accession, and process cases or specimens

Operate, troubleshoot, and maintain laboratory equipment according to established protocols

Generate manifests for reference testing and manage inventory

Assist in developing novel ex vivo expansion strategies and treatments for cord blood-derived hematopoietic stem and progenitor cells

Maintain and document the mice colony database

Collaborate with other departments and external institutions on clinical research projects

Apply sterile techniques and Universal Precautions when handling potentially biohazardous clinical samples

Stay informed on relevant scientific literature and contribute ideas to improve laboratory techniques

Assist with laboratory supply ordering

Maintain and manage inventory of cell line catalogues stored in liquid nitrogen tanks

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

ImmunotherapyClinical testing proceduresLaboratory equipment maintenanceEx vivo expansion strategiesSterile techniquesInventory managementCollaborationDocumentation