Research Analyst

Department Information

The HEAL (Head and neck Experimental Advancement Laboratory) led by Dr. Wise-Draper is dedicated to characterizing mechanisms of immune evasion and therapy resistance in head and neck cancer. The HEAL research group uses head and neck cancer as a model system to better understand how tumors may respond to treatment including chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and radiation therapy, and the mechanisms by which tumors evade immune surveillance and recur despite aggressive treatment regimens. The laboratory also participates in the translational elements of clinical trials to better understand the basic biology behind the outcomes being observed in the clinic. At HEAL, the overall goal of the laboratory is to better understand how tumor cells evade or resist cell death by various anti-cancer therapies. If these mechanisms were better understood, then potentially clinical treatment could be better tailored to each patient.

Job Summary

• Performs highly complex and intricate laboratory experiments.
• Leads protocol development, data analysis and report preparation.
• Maintains safety records and ensures safety/compliance procedures and protocols are followed.
• Hires, trains, and supervises lab staff and student employees; assures observation of safety policies.
• Maintains fiscal accountability of the program and approves all expenditures for the lab.
• May develop, prepare, and coordinate grant applications and grant-related activities to obtain funding for research projects and related work.
• May present research findings to staff, leadership, and external partners.

Qualifications

Required

• Master's degree in science related field plus 3 years of research experience. OR
• Bachelor's degree in science related field plus 6 years of research experience.

Required Skills

• Proficient communication skills.
• Maintains a high degree of professionalism.
• Demonstrates time management and priority setting skills.
• Demonstrates a high commitment to quality.
• Possesses flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment.
• Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty.
• Highly thorough and dependable.
• Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressure.
• Possesses a high degree of initiative.
• Ability to influence internal and/or external constituents.
• Understanding of scientific theory and practical knowledge methodology.

Preferred

• Complex Flow Cytometry.
• Cell Culture.
• Protein/RNA analyses.
• Tissue and blood processing.
• Immunohistochemistry/Immunofluorescence.
• Immune Cell Assays.
• Radiation and animal experience.
• Cloning.
• Lab ordering and management skills.