Research assistant (Chemical Biology)
Summary
The Yoon lab at MD Anderson Cancer Center (https://www.mdanderson.org/research/departments-labs-institutes/labs/yoon-laboratory.html) is looking for young, talented and enthusiastic research technicians! Previous laboratory research experience is preferred, and minimum 2-year commitment is required.
If you are planning to apply for a PhD or MD program and would like to take a gap year to gain hands-on research experience, you would be a great fit!
Please include cover letter describing -
- Your previous research and lab experience
- Technical and administrative skills
- Your career goals
- What about our lab interests you
- Two contact address of referees
Research Duties
- Carries out mammalian/insect/bacterial cell culture.
- Prepares reagents and restocks consumables.
- Performs molecular biology and biochemical experiments such as cloning, Western blots, protein purification, biochemical assays etc.
- Participates and helps other laboratory members to promote ongoing projects in the laboratory.
- Compiles and analyzes data.
- Presents organized data to manager for discussion.
- Adheres to protocols for each project.
- Communicates with vendors to discuss products and purchase related issues.
- Helps organize laboratory meetings and seminars.
- Helps others in the implementation of new techniques as needed.