Staff Research Associate I - Hematology/Oncology

Description
Under supervision of the Principal Investigator and
Laboratory Coordinator, the Staff Research Associate provides technical support
to members of the research team on a number of projects from the lab and to
actively collaborate with the Department of Laboratory Animal Medicine (DLAM)
participating on current adoptive cell transfer and T-cell engineering studies.
Scientific job duties include maintaining various human primary cancer cell
lines, genetic engineering and functional characterization of human and murine
T cells, PCR, qPCR, Elisa and Flow Cytometryfor gene transfer experiments
for preclinical related work. Laboratory duties and responsibilities include,
but are not limited to: maintaining research records, laboratory stocks,
ordering supplies and consumables for research projects, overseeing lab
functions, maintaining optimal compressed gas levels and proper equipment
operation, and assisting the Lab Coordinator on maintaining proper functioning
of lab equipment and facilities.

Salary Range: $26.52 - $31.63 Hourly
Qualifications
Required:

• 2-years
  of previous laboratory expertise
• Strong
  background in Molecular Biology, Cancer Cell Biology, Immunology and
  Immunotherapy
• Extremely
  well organized and highly dependable
• Highly
  motivated to learn new skills and techniques
• Basic
  laboratory skills including organization, preparing common lab reagents,
  pipetting and working with human primary cancer cells
• Capacity
  of working with minimal supervision as Staff Research Associate
• Ability
  to lift/push/pull up to approximately 25 lbs
• Computer
  Proficient and familiar with HD-ddPCR Quantasoft suit
• Excellent
  interpersonal skills to effectively interact with campus departments and
  the public
• Ability
  to design and perform FACS experiments and interpreter results

Preferred:

• B.S.
  degree in the biological sciences or equivalent experience
• Previous
  experience in in vitro real time cell imaging utilizing the IncuCyte
  Platform
• Previous
  experience preparing biological material for extramural-overseas shipment
• 3-year
  of previous of mammalian cell culture
• General
  knowledge of laboratory equipment and maintenance
• Experience
  with hands-on training of new laboratory members