Research Assistant II - GI Medical Oncology
Listed on 2026-08-28
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Research/Development
Research Assistant/Associate, Clinical Research, Biomedical Science, Research Scientist
Research Assistant II - GI Medical Oncology
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is dedicated to eliminating cancer in Texas, the nation, and the world through outstanding programs that integrate patient care, research and prevention, and education for undergraduate and graduate students, trainees, professionals, employees, and the public. UT MD Anderson is a leading institution focused on cancer care, research, education, and prevention.
The Research Assistant II position within Gastrointestinal Medical Oncology supports translational cancer research focused on intestinal adenocarcinomas, colorectal cancer biology, patient-derived xenograft models, treatment response and resistance mechanisms, and tumor immunology. The Research Assistant II contributes to laboratory and animal-based studies while supporting scientific discoveries that advance cancer treatment. The Research Assistant II plays a key role in conducting experiments, maintaining research models, collecting and analyzing data, and supporting laboratory operations.
The ideal candidate will have experience supporting biomedical research in a laboratory environment, including animal studies, mouse colony management, patient-derived xenograft models, tissue collection, data analysis, and scientific communication. Experience assisting with trainee development, preparing research documentation, and working independently in a fast-paced research setting is highly desirable.
Minimum $21.63/hour – Midpoint $27.16/hour – Maximum $32.69/hour The typical work schedule is days
Work Location:
Onsite
This position offers the opportunity to contribute directly to innovative gastrointestinal cancer research while gaining hands-on experience with animal models, immunology research, molecular characterization studies, and translational oncology programs. Team members work alongside leading researchers and clinicians while benefiting from professional development opportunities, comprehensive benefits, and support for long-term career growth.
Responsibilities
- Animal Research Operations
- Manage mouse colonies under minimal supervision
- Perform survival surgeries for implantation of patient-derived tumor fragments (PDX)
- Perform survival surgeries for implantation of cell lines
- Administer oral gavage treatments and research compounds
- Administer intraperitoneal (IP) treatments and research compounds
- Administer subcutaneous (SQ) treatments and research compounds
- Measure tumor response using calipers
- Measure tumor response using non-invasive imaging methods
- Analyze outcomes of efficacy studies
- Perform non-survival animal surgeries for specimen collection
- Specimen Collection & Processing
- Collect tumor tissue samples for molecular characterization studies
- Collect tumor tissue samples for ex vivo treatment studies
- Collect blood samples from mice
- Collect bone marrow samples from mice
- Collect spleen tissue samples from mice
- Collect lymph node tissue samples from mice
- Extract immune cells from human tumors
- Extract immune cells from mouse bone marrow
- Extract immune cells from mouse spleens
- Extract immune cells from mouse lymph nodes
- Research Documentation & Data Management
- Maintain accurate and detailed records of mouse colonies
- Maintain accurate and detailed records of growing PDX models
- Enter colony management data in a timely manner
- Verify correct animal identification through ear tags
- Report animal identification discrepancies to the supervisor
- Ensure all collected tissue samples are properly labeled
- Deposit collected tissue samples into designated storage locations
- Enter specimen collection data in a timely manner
- Maintain accurate records supporting research activities
- Support compliance with laboratory documentation standards
- Data Analysis & Scientific Communication
- Analyze experimental data under minimal supervision
- Plot experimental data under minimal supervision
- Utilize advanced Microsoft Excel skills for research analysis
- Utilize Adobe Photoshop for research-related applications
- Communicate experimental results clearly to the supervisor
- Communicate potential experimental problems clearly to the supervisor
- Present updates and findings during laboratory meetings
- Read scientific articles…
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