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Unit: Massey Comprehensive Cancer Ctr MBU
Department: Massey Research Support
Duties & Responsibilities:
Position Summary:
We are seeking a highly motivated Senior Research Lab Technician to support the lab’s translational cancer research program focused on breast cancer and acute myeloid leukemia (AML). The position will assist with laboratory research and daily operations, including supporting in vitro and in vivo experiments, handling and monitoring laboratory animals, maintaining and organizing equipment and supplies, preparing specimens and laboratory materials, managing inventory, and documenting research data. The Senior Research Assistant will work closely with the PI, postdoctoral fellows, graduate students, and other laboratory staff, contributing both independently and collaboratively to the lab’s research efforts while providing general technical and logistical support.
This is a restricted position with no set end date; continued employment is dependent upon project need, availability of funding, and performance.
Core Responsibilities:
Unit: Massey Comprehensive Cancer Ctr MBU
Department: Massey Research Support
Duties & Responsibilities:
Position Summary:
We are seeking a highly motivated Senior Research Lab Technician to support the lab’s translational cancer research program focused on breast cancer and acute myeloid leukemia (AML). The position will assist with laboratory research and daily operations, including supporting in vitro and in vivo experiments, handling and monitoring laboratory animals, maintaining and organizing equipment and supplies, preparing specimens and laboratory materials, managing inventory, and documenting research data. The Senior Research Assistant will work closely with the PI, postdoctoral fellows, graduate students, and other laboratory staff, contributing both independently and collaboratively to the lab’s research efforts while providing general technical and logistical support.
This is a restricted position with no set end date; continued employment is dependent upon project need, availability of funding, and performance.
Core Responsibilities:
- Cell Culture: Maintain and expand a range of breast cancer and AML cell lines, primary patient-derived samples, and stem/progenitor cultures under sterile conditions, including establishing and troubleshooting new cell culture systems.