Research Specialist A/B (Department of Neurosurgery)

Job Description Summary

Plans and conducts basic experiments to meet research project objectives, with close supervision. Assists in performing laboratory experiments and possible clinical studies Daily management of laboratory tools and equipment, documentations, and processes to ensure regulatory compliance and timely completion of project/program deliverables. Closely collaborates with Senior Research Specialists and Principal Investigator (PI) on experimental/clinical work set ups in accordance with established protocols and provides support for grad students and postdoctoral researchers.

Job Description Research Specialist A

Will conduct research and provide technical support to several projects developing novel, small molecule based, and immunotherapy based, therapeutics against tumors in a mouse model using both in vivo and in vitro molecular biology and immunology tools. The position requires basic knowledge of molecular biology and immunology. Responsibilities include: generation of orthotopic brain tumors in mice, maintaining a mouse colony, genotyping, immunohistochemistry on brain tissue, data analysis, assistance with flow cytometry, and proteomic and gene expression analysis experiments. Additional responsibilities include: harvesting and maintaining mammalian tissue cultures, maintenance of brain tumor bank, organization and maintenance of laboratory logs, data curation and backup, and laboratory and equipment maintenance.

Position contingent upon funding.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree with 0-1 year of related experience in research and clinical study methodologies or an equivalent combination of education and experience required.

Job Description Research Specialist B

Will conduct research and provide technical support to several projects developing novel, small molecule based, and immunotherapy based, therapeutics against tumors in a mouse model using both in vivo and in vitro molecular biology and immunology tools. The position requires basic knowledge of molecular biology and immunology. Responsibilities include: intracranial injections for generation of orthotopic brain tumors in mice, maintaining a mouse colony, genotyping, immunohistochemistry on brain tissue, data analysis, assistance with flow cytometry, and proteomic and gene expression analysis experiments. Additional responsibilities include: harvesting and maintaining mammalian tissue cultures, maintenance of brain tumor bank, organization and maintenance of laboratory logs, data curation and backup, and laboratory and equipment maintenance.

Position contingent upon funding.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree with 1-3 years of related experience in research and clinical study methodologies or an equivalent combination of education and experience required.