Research Senior Technician-Comprehensive Cancer Center

Position Overview: TORCH is looking to fill the position of Research Technician 3 in the laboratory of Dr. Carbone. The director of the James Thoracic Center, Dr. Carbone, has a research lab and mentors multiple PI’s. Together we make up the Thoracic Oncology Research Collaborative Hub (TORCH). Our group focuses on lung cancer research and translational therapeutics, including immunotherapies.
This position will provide support to senior lab members that support the Carbone lab specifically, and TORCH more broadly. Animal work will be the primary focus of this position.

• Hands‑On Training:
  • As a new employee in TORCH, you will receive hands‑on training in essential molecular biology techniques such as RNA/DNA/Protein extraction, Western Blotting, PCR genotyping, bacterial cloning, cell culture, and mouse work depending on the needs of the project(s) assigned.
  • Once you have received the standard training we will support and provide the training required for specific projects to which you are assigned.
• Compliance and regulatory training:
  • There are regulatory and compliance‑based trainings that differ depending on work being done. These trainings are required before any work may begin.
  • This can be either computer based (CBLs) or in‑person trainings.

• The wet lab setting incorporates both basic biological and translational techniques.
  • Performing and assisting with a variety of molecular biology techniques, including protein/DNA/RNA isolations, Western blots, PCR techniques, bacterial cloning.
  • Preparing samples for flow cytometry and cell sorting, including spectral flow cytometry.
  • Performing a large variety of cell culture techniques, including primary cell culture, generating new cell lines, and processing tissue (human and murine) into single cell suspensions.
  • Processing human blood samples and isolating human immune cell subtypes.
• Animal Work Responsibilities
  • Maintains animal colony and implements breeding schemas as directed.
  • Monitoring animal health.
  • Performing a variety of procedures on mice, including injections (IP and subcutaneous), bleeding, oral gavage, weighing, handling, ear tagging, ear punching, euthanasia, etc.
  • Processing a variety of mouse tissues and blood samples for downstream analysis.
• Documentation
  • Records, consolidates, and assists with analysis of research results.
  • Assists in evaluating validity of data obtained from experimental procedures by performing data analysis and other statistical techniques on sample data.
  • Summarizes data for inclusion in grant proposals and manuscripts, assisting with writing and figure generation for manuscripts at the direction of the supervisor.
  • Prepares research progress reports; assists senior lab members and principal investigator(s) with the preparation of publications, manuscripts, articles, posters, and abstracts.
  • May need to independently review relevant scientific literature to ensure protocols are up to date and to troubleshoot procedures.
• Lab Maintenance
  • Take part in maintaining the laboratory through identified laboratory procedures and practices.
  • Sets up and operates laboratory equipment as well as routine cleaning and maintenance.
  • Participate in lab meetings and journal clubs.
  • Assists with training of junior research staff, and undergraduate and graduate students in research methods and equipment operation.
  • Monitors general supply inventories and initiates procurement requests as needed.
  • Assists Lab Supervisor with organization of the lab; creating and maintaining electronic inventories of reagents (i.e. antibodies, enzymes, etc.), equipment information, and other tasks as determined.

• Bachelor’s degree in a biological, health or other related science field or equivalent experience required. Requires successful completion of a background check; qualified candidates may be asked to complete a pre‑employment physical including a drug screen.
• Ability to work well within a team environment.

• Self‑motivated, and good time management skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 (Excel, Word, etc.).
• Previous experience in research or a lab environment is preferred but not required.

• Support experiments, collaborate with fellow students and lab staff, report results, and prepare presentations.
• A strong willingness to work in a team environment is essential.

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.