Senior Research Technologist

Department
 

BSD MED - Hematology and Oncology - Stock Research Staff

About the Department
 

The Section of Hematology/Oncology has a proud and long tradition of excellence in research-based patient care and clinical discovery. Ranked among the finest cancer programs in the country, the Section is comprised of nationally and internationally known faculty with expertise in all major types of malignancies, blood disorders, and experimental therapies.

Job Summary
 

The Senior Research Technologist will work on research projects involving both in vitro and in vivo investigation of novel small molecule inhibitors in the treatment of leukemia, as well as development of transgenic animal models of leukemia. The successful candidate will also perform highly complex, customized assays to assess minimal residual disease (MRD) status, gene expression, and genotyping of leukemia patient specimens. This will include the isolation, processing, banking, and analysis of peripheral blood, bone marrow, and apheresis samples. The candidate will be expected to work independently under minimal supervision of staff and faculty to plan, design, and execute experiments, adapt existing procedures to the needs of the project, troubleshoot, and to contribute intellectually to the project.

Responsibilities

• Conduct experiments for projects investigating new experimental therapeutics in leukemias.

• Maintain lab supplies, managing IBC and IACUC protocols.

• Supervise junior technicians for troubleshooting technical issues.

• Correlative studies including BH3 profiling and MRD analysis on clinical trial samples.

• Applies research principles and relevant subject matter knowledge relevant to administer a research project. With a moderate level of direction, manages lab and/or research-related duties and tasks. Helps develop, design and conduct research projects according to plan.

• Supports data collection and analytical needs of research projects. Conducts literature reviews and helps write reports and manuscripts. Ensures project compliance with different policies, procedures, directives, and mandates.

• Performs other related work as needed.

Minimum Qualifications
 

Education:

Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.

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Work Experience:

Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 2-5 years of work experience in a related job discipline.

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Certifications:

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Preferred Qualifications

Education:

• Advanced degree.

Experience:

• Experience in molecular biology techniques as well as murine models of disease (oral gavage, IV tail vein injections, transgenic animal breeding and genotyping).

Preferred Competencies

• Knowledge in relevant scientific field.

• Analytical skills.

• Problem-solving skills.

• Attention to detail.

• Organizational skills.

• Verbal and written communication skills.

Application Documents

• Resume (required)

• Cover Letter (required)

When applying, the document(s) MUST  be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.

Job Family
 

Research

Role Impact
 

Individual Contributor

FLSA Status
 

Exempt

Pay Frequency
 

Monthly

Scheduled Weekly Hours
 

40

Benefits Eligible
 

Yes

Drug Test Required
 

No

Health Screen Required
 

No

Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required
 

No

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