CALS- Technician II- Nwosu Lab- Molecular Biology and Genetics
About The Position
A research technician position is available in the Nwosu Lab within the Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics. The lab focuses on understanding how changes in metabolism contributes to pancreatic cancer progression. Pancreatic cancer is one of the deadliest cancers and has a 5-years survival rate of 12%. This cancer is also known to be resistant to treatments. Our lab views pancreatic cancer from the perspective of answering “how can we starve the tumors as a means to suppress their growth and achieve better treatment for patients?” The position advertised is expected to be occupied by an energetic and enthusiastic technician who assist the lab with experiments and also in lab organization. The methods to be used in our lab include cell culture, extracellular flux analysis (Seahorse), gene interference (e.g., CRISPR/Cas9, shRNA, siRNA), growth and other phenotypic assays, mouse models (including transgenic, subcutaneous and orthotopic implantation), microscopy, flow cytometry and histology. The successful applicant should have at least a high school diploma and should be a fast learner. Accordingly, expertise in all of the above-named methods is not mandatory. Nevertheless, the applicant should have previous laboratory experience in molecular biology, biochemistry or other life science subjects and should preferably have worked on a cancer project. The successful applicant should be able to handle basic research responsibilities such as setting up experiments, collecting experimental data and assisting other members of the lab in their experiments. In addition to these duties, the successful candidate will be in charge of maintaining laboratory reagents stock, protocols, supply inventories and updating lab safety documents. This is a full-time position at 100% FTE. This is a one-year term appointment that is contingent upon available work, funding, and satisfactory performance. While position responsibilities vary, every member of our community is expected to foster a culture of belonging and a healthy work environment by communicating across differences; being cooperative, collaborative, open, and welcoming; showing respect, compassion, and empathy; engaging and supporting others regardless of background or perspective; speaking up when others are being excluded or treated inappropriately; and supporting work/life integration of oneself and others. Relocation assistance will not be provided for this position.
Requirements
- High school Diploma and up to 2 years relevant experience or equivalent combination.
- Working independently on projects after receiving appropriate training and directives.
- Experience in performing a variety of tests (including cell culture), reagent preparation and ordering of lab consumables.
- Experience in using computer programs such as Excel, PowerPoint, and Word for data input or word processing to document procedures or reports.
- Appropriate writing skills to present data in a lab notebook and to give group meeting presentations.
- Ability to assist other members of the lab towards completing tasks, obtain cooperation for task completion and handle confidential information.
- Assist in evaluating lab methods, procedures and techniques based on written instruction.
- Previous laboratory experience in molecular biology, biochemistry or other life science subjects.
- Fast learner.
Nice To Haves
- Preferably have worked on a cancer project.
- An associate degree in biology and related fields with experience in various laboratory techniques.
- Experience in cell culture and mouse work.
Responsibilities
- Assist the lab with experiments.
- Assist in lab organization.
- Setting up experiments.
- Collecting experimental data.
- Assisting other members of the lab in their experiments.
- Maintaining laboratory reagents stock, protocols, supply inventories.
- Updating lab safety documents.
- Prepare laboratory waste for disposal per protocols.
- Adhere to lab safety procedures.
- Integrate into the lab and see self as a member of the lab, department and the university as a whole.
- Experience modeling values that support inclusion, belonging, and wellbeing.
Benefits
- Comprehensive health care options
- Generous retirement contributions
- Access to wellness programs
- Employee discounts with local and national retail brands
- Health and personal leave
- Three weeks of vacation
- 13 holidays: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and the day after, and an end of the year winter break from December 25-January 1.
- Two additional floating holidays.
- Tuition-free Extramural Study and Employee Degree Program
- Tuition aid for external education
- Cornell Children's Tuition Assistance Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
