Lab and Research Tech 2, Hematology & Oncology
About The Position
Division of Hematology & Oncology is seeking a Lab and Research Tech 2. This position will assist on a project that requires the extensive use of human cells in tissue culture and a significant portion of the applicant's time will be spent in the propagation, construction and maintenance of genetically engineered cell lines. Specifically, the purpose of this position is to plan and conduct research experiments as well as analyze results focusing on the construction, identification and characterization of human cell lines that have been genetically modified to contain altered levels of HMEJ activity. Additional techniques likely needed will DNA sequencing analysis, Western blotting and a bevy of molecular assays to assess the allelic status of human cells. Included in this category of conducting experiments is the use of computer software for the analysis and presenting of data generated during individual experiments.
Requirements
- Education: Associate's degree required; may accept equivalent combination of experience, education, certification in lieu of degree.
- Experience: 2+ years of lab experience which may include student experience.
- Licensure: None.
Nice To Haves
- BA/BS degree with additional work experience.
- Work experience should include either work in a molecular biology laboratory or college-level course work in biology or molecular biology.
- Basic competency with Macintosh computers.
- Ability to work as part of a research team in a responsible, dependable, collegial manner although autonomy is permitted/encouraged for motivated individuals.
- Demonstrated proficiency in mammalian tissue culture & molecular biology.
- Previous work experience with radioisotopes.
- Strong organizational skills.
Responsibilities
- Conduct experiments - perform RT-PCR, DNA sequencing and Western-style analyses of human tissue samples.
- Data entry of data generated from experiments.
- Assist in laboratory organization.
Benefits
- Salary will be commensurate with education and experience.
- This is is a non-exempt-level, benefited position.
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- This is a restricted position, which is dependent on funding and is contingent upon funding availability.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
