Research Specialist A

Job Description Summary

We want to find a near term cure for breast cancer within the next 5 years. We are looking for an energetic and talented additional team member to help us with that goal.

The laboratory studies breast and ovarian cancer with the goal of predicting response to therapy and developing new therapies (test new drug candidates). We use cell culture and mouse models and organoids to probe the cellular, molecular pathways important for breast/ovarian cancer response.

Conducts routine experiments and research activities to support project objectives, working under close supervision. Contributes to data collection, experiments, or studies; prepares materials and maintains research tools or resources. Helps manage project documentation and processes to ensure accuracy, compliance, and timely completion of deliverables.

Position contingent upon funding.

Job Responsibilities

• Duties will include contributing to general laboratory organization and inventories (as part of a team doing this).
• We have considerable need for someone who can do autoradiography to help us with both new radiotracer evaluation and a planned radiotherapy program.
• The technician will assist in the conduct of experiments using both human and animal model systems, including providing and documenting animal care.
• The technician will assist senior lab members in organizing the efforts of undergraduate assistants, participate in regularly scheduled scientific discussions, and assist with the analysis and interpretation of experimental results.
• The technician will closely collaborate with senior lab members and the PI to assist with molecular and genetic experiments, including reagent preparation, cell culture, RNA and DNA extractions, PCR, qPCR, and second and third generation genetic sequencing.
• Communication skills: maintaining accurate, detailed notes; and conveying research findings at group lab meetings is essential.

Responsibility Breakdown: -- Assist with the patient derived xenograft program - autoradiography - Place orders, manage inventories, and organize deliveries-- Maintain laboratory organization -- Provide assistance with experiments-- Perform additional duties as assigned.

This is a fully on site position.