Research Assistant I - Genitourinary Medical Oncology

Summary

The primary purpose of the Research Assistant I position is to perform basic research functions in the field of bone metastasis, with a strong focus in in vivo imaging, particularly macroscopic bioluminescence imaging and multiphoton/confocal microscopy, and tissue engineering.

Key Functions

Performs cell culture of tumor cell lines and 3D tissue-engineered cultures based on polymeric scaffolds for organotypic tumor growth in vitro

Performs immunofluorescence experiments

Performs basic imaging bioluminescence experiments of small animals independently and analyzes data

Performs small animal manipulation, treatment and management

Operates independently a state-of-the-art multiphoton and confocal microscopes to acquire bone images

Independently performs analysis

Basic knowledge on software and macro programming (e.g. ImageJ, Matlab) and image stitching and post processing preferred

Optional: knowledge on CAD design of hardware, basic knowledge of cancer cell biology

Communicates information:

Must be able to communicate results to and understand instructions from the supervisors and coworkers.

Clear and accurate communication in English both face-to-face and over the telephone is required.

A willingness to cooperate with other staff, students, fellows and visitors is essential.

Computer literacy (other than above):

Needs to be capable of generating electronic versions of data and images for analysis and presentation. Experience in cloud-based image and data management is preferred.

Laboratory Inventory management:

Must be able to manage inventories and order material for the laboratory in a timely fashion. Must work with department members and collaborators to ensure the consistent flow of information and quality control.

Education Required - Bachelor's degree major course work in one of the basic sciences.

Experience Required - No experience.

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