Description

The Staff Research Associate will support research in the

areas of central nervous system cancer immunology. Under the supervision of the Principal Investigator (PI),

you will contribute to a variety of research projects, including

clinical and experimental research studies focused on brain tumors in human and

animal models. Training will be a continuous feature of this position. This

position entails being responsible for laboratory maintenance including

disposal of chemical and biohazardous waste, autoclaving and cleaning of lab

equipment and supplies, and maintaining inventory of laboratory supplies.

Responsibilities include tissue processing and cell culture of human

and mammalian cell lines including patient-derived specimens. Key

responsibilities include performing basic and advanced laboratory techniques,

cell cultures, rodent animal surgeries and welfare checks, gene expression and

epigenetic analyses, cytotoxicity analysis with xCELLigence system, and flow

cytometry. Other duties include processing of biological samples, maintaining

detailed sample and experimental records, cataloguing sample inventory, as well

as the retrieval, transport, and shipment of biological samples. The

integration and maintenance of clinically relevant information is also

essential so familiarity with electronic medical record systems is required. You will be working on innovative research and will learn new techniques as they apply to emerging projects. You'll be expected to teach other research personnel as necessary and assist members of the research team with ongoing projects and research tasks as needed.

Salary Range: $26.52 - $31.63/Hourly

Qualifications

All Required:

• Bachelors Degree in Molecular Biology or related field and/or equivalent experience/training

• Previous experience working in a laboratory setting and/or conducting research.

• Skill with basic molecular biology laboratory equipment.

• Ability to perform several tasks at once, communicate clearly and work in a team environment.

• Ability to learn new methods and protocols.

• Previous experience in managing basic laboratory or clinical safety protocols.

• General knowledge of cell and molecular biology.

• Knowledge of cell culture and DNA/RNA lab techniques are highly desirable.

• Must be responsible and able to work independently, without close supervision.

• Knowledge of PC computers, spreadsheets, and word processing programs.

• Ability to perform basic technical duties such as logging in reagents and data analyses.

• Ability to organize many cell lines and manage a large number of data collection points.

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