Staff Scientist

Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center Portal • New Orleans, LA

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About The Position

The Staff Scientist will assist/work on the project titled: “Human Endogenous Retroviral Sequences (HERVs) in the Development and Progression of human glioblastoma.” The incumbent’s duties will include conducting basic and translational research using in-vivo and in-vitro models, performing cell cultures, molecular biology techniques, RNA and protein isolation, phase contract, fluorescence and confocal microscopy, and gene transfer using plasmid and viral vectors including CRISPR /Cas9 system and stable cell lines generation. Successful candidates should have an interest in translational cancer research with a PhD or equivalent degree and must be able to work independently with high self-motivation.

Requirements

• interest in translational cancer research
• PhD or equivalent degree
• able to work independently with high self-motivation

Responsibilities

• conducting basic and translational research using in-vivo and in-vitro models
• performing cell cultures
• performing molecular biology techniques
• RNA and protein isolation
• phase contract, fluorescence and confocal microscopy
• gene transfer using plasmid and viral vectors including CRISPR /Cas9 system and stable cell lines generation

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees