Full-time, nonexempt Research Assistant I available in the CTCR-The Brown Foundation Institute of Molecular Medicine

Experience in one or more of the following will be an added advantage: molecular biology, biochemistry, cell biology, cancer biology and/or mouse models.

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Position Summary: Under close direction of senior research staff, conducts activities to support research projects.

Position Key Accountabilities: * Under close supervision, conducts research activities according to research protocol. Research activities may include some or all of the following: traditional laboratory experiments and activities, screening and/or animal laboratories. * May maintain clean laboratory equipment and/or work area to ensure a safe and efficient work environment. * Collects, evaluates, and interprets research data to provide needed information to principal investigators and other researchers. Updates notebooks, records, and databases as needed. * Stays abreast of new and updated protocols for research department. * Orders laboratory and/or other supplies as directed by senior research staff. * As needed, may coordinate the work of laboratory technicians and assistants to ensure efficient, timely and high quality results. * Complies with all governmental and University policies, rules, regulations, and codes. * Performs other duties as assigned.

Certification/Skills: General knowledge of research fields.

Minimum Education: Bachelors degree or relevant experience in lieu of education.

Minimum Experience: No years of experience.

Physical Requirements: Exerts up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds constantly and/or a negligible amount constantly to move objects. This position may include work involving potentially hazardous chemical, biological or radioactive agents.

Security Sensitive: This job class may contain positions that are security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code 51.215

Residency Requirement: Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.

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