Research Specialist A/B

Job Description Summary

The Lab of Dr. Ronald DeMatteo is seeking a full-time Research Specialist. The translational research lab is currently focused on optimizing the use of immune therapy with molecular therapy to achieve better oncologic outcomes for patients with gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GIST). This position requires work with mouse models, like husbandry, i.v, i.p, s.c injection and tissue harvesting. Prior mouse experience preferred but not required. This position is well-suited for recent graduate (BS) who is looking for lab experience before moving on to graduate school or medical school.

Job Responsibilities (A)

• The Research Specialist A is expected to participate in and perform experiments, data analysis and data presentation under the direct supervision of a senior lab staff.
• The Research Specialist A will be involved in tissue acquisition and processing of human and mouse samples.
• Other duties include maintaining cell lines, primary cell culturing, performing flow cytometry, western blots, ELISA, DNA, and RNA isolation, keeping inventory and ordering supplies.

Job Responsibilities (B)

• The Research Specialist B is expected to build on the A level duties and manage laboratory resources, materials, and supplies.
• Responsible for conducting autonomous research, overseeing of large mouse colony for research purposes across labs, overseeing the day-to-day function of this NIH, Foundation and Industry funded program.
• Ensure experiments are completed on a timely basis, adequate supplies and other resources are available based on current and future expectations, and timelines are established and followed for analyzing data with the overall goal of optimizing the use of immune therapy with molecular therapy to achieve better oncologic outcomes in GIST (Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors) research.

Qualifications

(A) Bachelor of Science and 0 to 1 year of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
(B) Bachelor of Science and 1-2 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
This position is contingent upon grant funding.