Position Summary

The Klomp laboratories focus on studying kinase and transcription factor-mediated mechanisms of oncogenicity and drug resistance in KRAS mutant cancers. This position includes assisting in coordinating and overseeing laboratory operations such as planning, designing, and conducting experiments, as well as performing data analysis.

As part of the MSU community, numerous opportunities will be available for presenting research at meetings and continued education experiences.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in coordinating research and overseeing laboratory operations to meet research goals.

• Consult with research supervisor to assist in planning and designing experiments.

• Perform experiments and analyze data for research projects.

• Operate and maintain laboratory equipment.

• Ensure compliance with laboratory safety regulations and procedures.

• Help optimize and write protocols for assays used in the laboratory

Communications – Interpersonal relationships:

Interacts with:

• Graduate and Medical students – assist in scheduling and performing experiments.

• Supervisor – meet regularly to receive instructions, exchange information and review data.

• Peers/Staff – discuss experimental results, assay optimizations, and division of labor. Present findings at group lab meetings.

• Faculty/Researchers – discuss lab analyses and report findings.

• Administrators – exchange information necessary for laboratory operations.

  Minimum Requirements

  Knowledge equivalent to that which normally would be acquired by completing a four-year college degree program in the specific field of research employment or other related science fields; one to three years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in standard laboratory procedures and safety requirements and performing analytical and research techniques in an area related to research being performed; may require software specific to the area of research; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. The position may require special licensing or certification in the field related to the area of employment.

  Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Required Application Materials

Cover letter, resume/CV, and 3 professional references

Work Hours

STANDARD 8-5

Description of End Date

This is an off-dated position funded for one year from date of hire with possible extension contingent upon funding renewal

Website

https://medicine.chm.msu.edu/

Summary of Health Risks

This position involves working with chemicals and biohazard level II biologics.

The Bidding Eligibility ends on 01/07/2025 at 11:55 PM