Staff REsearch Associate I
JOB DUTIES:
The incumbent will be responsible for maintaining lab inventory, cleanliness and regulatory approvals. Create and maintain an electronic database of all lab inventory. Assist in conducting research including molecular biology experiments, cell culture, and mouse xenograft work. The xenograft work will consist of expanding and maintaining intracranial tumor mouse models, isolating samples, and preparing them for molecular and histological characterization.
Split responsibility between managing lab (i.e. maintaining lab inventories, regulatory protocols, lab organization) and contributing to establishment and maintenance of our glioma model systems (i.e. cell culture, tissue processing, and mouse work including surgeries).
Assisting graduate students in the lab with a variety of molecular biology experiments.
Intellectually contribute to the design of pre-clinical drug trials for our glioma xenograft models.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
Demonstrated knowledge of basic genetics, molecular biology and biochemical principles. Experience with working with mice, including transplantation (intracranial implantation experience preferred) and drug administration (intraperitoneal, intravenous, and oral gavage). Strong molecular biology skill-set, including experience with cell culture, PCR, RT-PCR, Western blot, and cloning. Ability to use basic laboratory equipment, including centrifuge, pH meter, incubators, tissue culture hoods, PCR machines and electrophoresis apparatus. Ability to work independently and follow through on assignments with minimal supervision. Demonstrated computer skills including knowledge of MS Excel, MS Word.
B.S. or M.S. in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Pharmacology, or related field preferred. Interpersonal and communication skills to effectively interact with a diverse group of faculty, staff, postdoctoral fellows and students and to communicate effectively to convey experimental results. Ability to learn new methods and protocols and to adapt these to current laboratory situations.
Work Hours: TBD
Job Type: Career
Duration: Indefinite
Minimum Salary: $20.74 / $36.09
Maximum Salary: $24.74 / $43.05
Please submit your application including your resume and 3 references below.