Scheduled Hours

40

Position Summary

Our laboratory is focused on the interactions of sex, cancer biology, nutrition, and metabolism. We are looking for a motivated, experienced individual who can drive projects forward to uncover novel biology. The job will require extensive cell culture of inducible pluripotent stem cells, development of transgenic mouse models, development of brain tumor models, genetic manipulation of cells and mice, and drug and metabolism assays.

Collaborates on designing, conducting and reporting of research projects.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Collaborates on designing, conducting and reporting of research projects.
• Maintains complex cell culturing systems, including iPSC systems.
• Maintains transgenic animal lines.
• Molecular biology techniques including viral transduction of cancer cell lines and CRISPR knockouts.
• Development of brain tumor models with intracranial injections.
• Analytical biochemistry techniques including nutrient and cell toxicity assays as well as sample preparation for NMR and mass spectrometry.
• Assists with grant preparation and reporting. May submit grant proposals in rare circumstances with the approval of the PI, Department Head and Dean.
• Prepares and submits papers on research.
• Develops hypotheses to be tested and ways of testing it.
• Complies with established safety procedures and maintains required documentation on laboratory and specimen conditions.
• Manages research project with other institutions and investigators.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions:

• Works in a laboratory environment with potential exposure to biological, chemical and radioactive hazards.
• Must be physically able to wear protective equipment and to provide standard care to research animals.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Required Qualifications

Education:

Phd Or Terminal Degree Or Combination Of Education And Experience May Substitute For Minimum Education.

Certifications/Professional Licenses:

No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.

Work Experience:

Postdoctoral (3 Years)

Skills:

Not Applicable

Driver's License:

A driver's license is not required for this position.

Preferred Qualifications

Skills:

Analytical Problem Solving, Computer Literacy, Laboratory Instrumentation, Laboratory Processes, Laboratory Techniques, Oral Communications, Teamwork, Working Independently, Written Communication

Grade

R12

Salary Range

$63,400.00 - $115,000.00 / AnnuallyThe salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.