Staff Research Associate I

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  JOB DUTIES
  

The Division of Hematology/Oncology is seeking a skilled Staff Research Associate 1 to provide technical support to members of the research team on a number of projects from the laboratory and to actively collaborate with the Department of Laboratory Animal Medicine 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 Cytometry for gene transfer experiments for preclinical related work. Laboratory duties and responsibilities include to regularly to maintain research records, laboratory stocks ordering supplies and consumables for research projects, oversee lab functions maintaining optimal compressed gas levels and proper equipment operation assisting the Lab Coordinator on maintain proper functioning of lab equipment and facilities. Hourly salary range: $25.75 – $30.71

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  JOB QUALIFICATIONS
  

Required: * 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 * 2-years of previous laboratory expertise * 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