Research Specialist I, Department of Oncology Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center - Georgetown University Medical Center

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Posted: 06-Apr-24

Location: Washington, D.C.

Type: Full-time

Salary: Open

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Internal Number: 5161129

Research Specialist I, Department of Oncology Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center - Georgetown University Medical Center
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Research Specialist I, Department of Oncology - Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center - Georgetown University Medical Center
The Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center , part of Georgetown University Medical Center , seeks to improve the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of cancer through innovative basic and clinical research, patient care, community education and outreach, and the training of cancer specialists for the future.
Job Overview
The Research Specialist I - reporting to Associate Professor Chunling Yi - has an essential role in maintaining the smooth running of the lab for a number of federal funded research projects - has duties that include but are not limited to:

• Performs routine laboratory maintenance and research activities such general lab organization and upkeep, preparing solutions, media, plates and buffers; bacteria and mammalian cell cultures; DNA purification and PCR analysis; SDS-PAGE and Western blotting; and molecular cloning, drug studies, genomic techniques.
• Contributes significantly to ongoing mouse studies by performing general mouse colony maintenance, genotyping, dissections, tissue collections, injecting lab mice, and drafting/renewing mouse protocols, etc.
• Acts as lab safety officer, in charge of ordering lab supplies, compiling and maintaining lab databases for research reagents, technical procedures and mouse colonies
• As assigned, contributes to the training of students and/or other technicians.
• Receives encouragement and training and encouragement to participate in performing advanced laboratory techniques, designing experiments, and running independent research projects.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• Strong work ethics, good organizational skills, and ability to work as part of a team
• Ability to communicate effectively, and to acquire new skills when needed

Work Mode Designation
This position has been designated as On-Campus. Please note that work mode designations are regularly reviewed in order to meet the evolving needs of the University. Such review may necessitate a change to a position's mode of work designation. Complete details about Georgetown University's mode of work designations for staff positions can be found on the Department of Human Resources website: https://hr.georgetown.edu/mode-of-work-designation .
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Georgetown University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer fully dedicated to achieving a diverse faculty and staff. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and expression, and sexual orientation), disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law .
Benefits:
Georgetown University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, retirement savings, tuition assistance, work-life balance benefits, employee discounts and an array of voluntary insurance options. You can learn more about benefits and eligibility on the Department of Human Resources website .
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