Staff Research Associate II

Join our cutting-edge research team in the Division of Experimental Radiation Oncology as a Laboratory Support Specialist. Under the guidance of the Principal Investigator, you will play a pivotal role in advancing our research on cancer stem cells.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct tissue cell culture, DNA cloning, and transfection.
  
• Perform protein and nucleic acid extraction, purification, and characterization.
  
• Utilize qRT-PCR, Western analysis, UV spectrometry, flow cytometry, and 2D gel electrophoresis techniques.
  
• Assist with animal experiments and prepare data for publication and grant proposals.
  
• Order supplies and equipment, maintain equipment, and ensure general lab upkeep.
  
• Analyze research data and contribute to scientific discoveries.
  

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking cancer research and make a meaningful impact.

Salary: $28.88 - $46.46/hour

Required:

• Demonstrated experience in cell biology, microbiology, and molecular biology.
  
• Ability to keep inventory of supplies and place orders as needed.
  
• Demonstrated skill in RT-PCR's, flow cytometry, and immunological and molecular biology assays.
  
• Skill in sterile technique and of maintaining cells in tissue culture.
  
• Basic molecular biological skills, e.g. Southern, Northern, Western and PCR, working with DNA, RNA, and proteins.
  
• Skill in using micropipettors, microscopes, centrifuges, scintillation counter, CO2 incubators, waterbaths, spectrophotometer, pH meter, autoclaves, flow cytometer.
  
• Knowledge of lab safety procedures for handling and disposing of biohazardous waste
  
• A Bachelors Degree in Biology or similar.