Research Assistant - Department of Pharmacology

Research Assistant – Department of Pharmacology

Position focuses on basic cancer research in a laboratory studying the role of extracellular proteases in tumor progression.

• Maintenance and analysis of various models of cancer.
• Maintain records of experimental procedures.
• Assist in general laboratory management, including inventory management, equipment maintenance, and ordering.
• Participate in all aspects of the research process, such as cell culture, siRNA knockdown, immunofluorescence staining, molecular cloning, PCR, western blotting, and data analysis.
• Assist with training in all laboratory procedures.

• Bachelor's degree in biochemistry, biology, or related discipline.
• Prior lab experience with routine molecular biology or biochemical techniques.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Time management and organization skills.
• Experience with data analysis programs.
• Experience with tissue culture.
• Experience with laboratory animal work.

Regular Employee, Full Time, Research category.

Annual Salary (salary range TBD).

Typical work environment may include a laboratory and or office; may require non-standard business hours, evenings, weekends, and travel to scientific conferences.

University policy requires a background check, including a criminal history check, before starting work.

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