A Research Assistant Job at MD Anderson – Apply Now!
The research assistant job at MD Anderson Cancer Center is an excellent opportunity for professionals seeking a high-impact medical job in infectious diseases and infection control research. This full-time role is based in Houston, Texas, and focuses on STAT3 experiments, cancer and fibrosis research, and collaborative biomedical studies in a globally recognized research environment.
Job Details:
- Job Position: Senior Research Assistant – Infectious Diseases & Infection Control Research
- Job ID: 178013
- Location: Houston, TX (Onsite)
- Salary Range:
- Minimum Salary: USD 51,500
- Midpoint Salary: USD 64,500
- Maximum Salary: USD 77,500
About the Company:
MD Anderson Cancer Center is a world-renowned leader in cancer research, prevention, and treatment. As a top-tier academic institution, it offers innovative research opportunities, strong institutional support, and outstanding benefits, making it a preferred destination for professionals pursuing long-term medical jobs in research and healthcare.
Qualifications:
Education
- Required: Bachelor’s Degree in natural sciences or a related field
- Preferred: Master’s Degree in basic sciences
- Preferred: Medical Degree
Work Experience
- Required: 3 years of scientific or experimental research experience
- OR 1 year of required experience with a preferred degree
Research Assistant Job Description:
The primary purpose of this research assistant job in the Department of Infectious Diseases at MD Anderson Cancer Center is to conduct and oversee STAT3 experiments. The role includes organizing correlative studies, coordinating research data, and preparing manuscripts for publication. This medical job supports advanced research focused on STAT3 signaling, cancer, fibrosis, and novel strategies targeting RASH3D19.
Research Assistant Job – Key Responsibilities:
Laboratory and Technical Support
- Plan and execute experiments examining the contribution of STAT3 to cancer and fibrosis
- Study the effects of TTI-101, a STAT3 inhibitor discovered at MD Anderson Cancer Center
- Contribute to strategies targeting RASH3D19, a newly discovered co-oncogene
- Prepare laboratory equipment and materials, and place purchase orders
- Perform routine laboratory tasks such as pipetting, staining, and running assays
- Maintain a clean and safe laboratory environment
- Assemble, operate, and revise laboratory techniques and equipment
- Record and evaluate research data
- Process, handle, and ship research samples
Data Collection and Entry
- Collect research data from experiments, surveys, and clinical sources
- Enter, manage, and maintain accurate data records
- Ensure compliance with data privacy standards required for a regulated medical job
Documentation and Reporting
- Maintain detailed logs of experiments and procedures
- Draft progress reports, abstracts, and manuscripts
- Organize documentation for audits and reviews
Employee Benefits:
Employees in this research assistant job at MD Anderson Cancer Center receive:
- Zero-premium medical benefits starting on the first day
- Dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability coverage
- Paid time off, extended illness bank, and institutional holidays
- Tuition assistance after six months of service
- Retirement plans, including a defined-benefit pension
- Wellness, fitness, and employee recognition programs
