Seasonal Hire-MDD-The Brown Foundation Institute of Molecular Medicine

About the Role

Seeking a detail-oriented, organized, and reliable research assistant to contribute to research related to cancer biology, immune-oncology, and new drug development (chemical compounds or therapeutic antibody). Primary activities include carrying out experiments for research projects (which can lead to first-authored or co-authored papers), breeding and testing transgenic mice, and lab ordering and supply stocking. Excellent communication and organizational skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Under close supervision or senior research staff, leads independent research projects or facilitates others’ projects.
• Conducts research activities according to research protocol, including traditional laboratory experiments, screening, and/or animal laboratories.
• Maintains 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 the research department.
• Orders laboratory and/or other supplies as directed by senior research staff or principal investigators.
• May coordinate the work of laboratory technicians and assistants to ensure efficient, timely, and high-quality results.
• Compliant with all governmental and University policies, rules, regulations, and codes.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree required (may substitute with equivalent years of experience beyond the minimum).
• Experience in one or more of the following preferred: molecular biology, biochemistry, cell biology, cancer biology, and/or mouse models.
• Previous experience with animal handling and cell culture is preferred.
• Exerts up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds frequently and/or a negligible amount constantly to move objects.

This position is security-sensitive pursuant to Texas Education Code 51.215 and Texas Government Code 411.094. Employees in this role may require access to critical infrastructure, and routine reviews will assess factors such as criminal history or connections to foreign adversaries to ensure security integrity.

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

Benefits

• 100% paid medical premiums for full-time employees.
• Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, vacation, and sick time, totaling around 37-38 days per year).li>
• Vacation accrual increases with longevity.
• Longevity Pay (monthly payments after two years of service).
• Retirement/pension plan.
• Free financial and legal counseling.
• Free mental health counseling services.
• Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs.
• Employee discounts (entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc.).
• Resources for child and elder care.