Research Assistant 2
About The Position
Georgetown University is seeking a Research Assistant 2 for the Department of Oncology/Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center/Georgetown University Medical Center. This role involves providing day-to-day assistance in the laboratory, including ordering reagents, maintaining inventories, autoclaving, and ensuring adherence to lab safety standards. The position also requires performing laboratory techniques such as Western blotting, PCR, and RT-PCR, and proficiency in tissue culture techniques. As the lab focuses on immunology and immunotherapy, a significant part of the work involves handling mice for tumor implantation, injections, and tissue collection/processing. Experience with mice is desired, or the willingness to be trained.
Requirements
- Basic knowledge of cancer biology and various techniques used in this field of research
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- 0-2 years of experience
Nice To Haves
- Experience in working with mice
- A M.S. in Cell Biology/Immunology/Cancer Biology or B.S. (Biological Sciences) with relevant experience (1-2 years)
Responsibilities
- Ordering reagents
- Keeping inventories
- Autoclaving
- Routine and timely inspection of lab safety standards
- Performing laboratory techniques such as Western blotting, PCR, RT-PCR
- Carrying out tissue culture techniques
- Handling mice for tumor implantation and injections
- Collecting and processing tissues from mice
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Disability insurance
- Life insurance
- Retirement savings
- Tuition assistance
- Work-life balance benefits
- Employee discounts
- An array of voluntary insurance options
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
