Research Senior Associate - Comprehensive Cancer Center

Responsibilities

• collaborate with Principal Investigator (PI) to develop, manage and implement research projects;
• design and conduct complex experiments utilizing cell lines and organoid models;
• plan and execute advanced molecular biological and biochemical procedures such as cell and organoid culture, realtime PCR, immunofluorescence, immunoblot, ELISA, and cloning techniques;
• analyze and evaluate experimental data;
• develop and implements new or revised research methods;
• assist PI in research & development efforts of new research projects;
• plan and write abstracts and manuscripts for publication in scientific journals;
• attend and present research results at national scientific conferences and workshops;
• actively contribute to developing, writing, editing and critiquing research grant proposals;
• oversee appropriate maintenance of laboratory equipment and purchasing of reagents; and
• implement laboratory Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Safety Manual and ensure compliance to local, state and federal laboratory guidelines.

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

Function:
Research and Scholarship

Sub Function:
Research

Career Band:
Individual Contributor - Specialized

Career Level:

S2

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.