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About The Position

Requirements

• A Bachelor's Degree in Basic Science
• None

Nice To Haves

• Previous laboratory experience is a must.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and establish cultures of cells
• Prepare sterile media and solutions
• Perform basic flow cytometry staining using pre-designed antibody panels
• Maintain and operate laboratory equipment such as PCR thermocycler and flow cytometer
• Coordinate schedule with staff to support protocols requiring weekend/holiday work
• Maintain accurate written records of experimental data and protocols
• Participate in lab meetings and contribute to discussions
• Follow lab safety precautions and proper handling of chemical and biohazard materials
• Foster positive working relationships with lab members and assist others as needed
• Communicate potential issues to supervisor in a timely manner
• Work with live mice following proper handling procedures
• Maintain respectful and humane animal care practices
• Complete required training and certification for animal handling
• Assist with maintaining animal inventory and colony management
• Support breeding cage setup, ear tagging, and tail snipping
• Follow all IACUC protocols for animal care and experimentation
• Perform tumor measurements, injections, and monitor animal health metrics
• Assist with necropsy, dissections, and preparation of single-cell suspensions
• Conduct routine genotyping including PCR and/or flow cytometry
• Assist with RNA isolation, cDNA synthesis, PCR, and DNA gel purification
• Perform ligation, transformation, colony PCR screening, and plasmid purification
• Utilize basic knowledge of R and Python for data-related tasks
• Maintain clear and complete laboratory notebooks and records
• Compile, write, and submit project results to lab manager
• Support general lab operations and complete additional duties as assigned

Benefits

• Employer-paid medical coverage starting day one for employees working 30+ hours/week
• optional group dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability insurance
• Accruals for PTO and Extended Illness Bank
• paid holidays
• wellness, childcare, and other leave options
• Tuition Assistance Program after six months of service
• access to extensive wellness, fitness, and employee resource groups
• Defined-benefit pension through the Teachers Retirement System
• voluntary retirement plans
• employer-paid life and reduced salary protection programs
• medical
• dental
• paid time off
• retirement
• tuition benefits
• educational opportunities
• individual and team recognition