Research Senior Associate - Comprehensive Cancer Center

Research Senior Associate - Comprehensive Cancer Center

Research Senior Associate will function as a specialist or technical expert in molecular biology and organoid research. Responsibilities of the Research Senior Associate will be to:

1) collaborate with Principal Investigator (PI) to develop, manage and implement research projects;

2) design and conduct complex experiments utilizing cell lines and organoid models;

3) plan and execute advanced molecular biological and biochemical procedures such as cell and organoid culture, realtime PCR, immunofluorescence, immunoblot, ELISA, and cloning techniques;

4) analyze and evaluate experimental data;

5) develop and implements new or revised research methods;

6) assist PI in research & development efforts of new research projects;

7) plan and write abstracts and manuscripts for publication in scientific journals;

8) attend and present research results at national scientific conferences and workshops;

9) actively contribute to developing, writing, editing and critiquing research grant proposals;

10) oversee appropriate maintenance of laboratory equipment and purchasing of reagents; and

11) implement laboratory Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Safety Manual and ensure compliance to local, state and federal laboratory guidelines.

Education/

Experience:

Master's Degree or equivalent experience required; 3 years of relevant experience required with Bachelor's Degree, or 1 year of relevant experience required with Master's Degree. PhD preferred

Location:

Pelotonia Research Center (1040)

Position Type:
Term (Fixed Term)

Scheduled

Hours:

40

Shift: First Shift