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| Required Number 39164BR Position title Staff Research Associate Job Code and Payroll Title 9612 STAFF RESEARCH ASSOC II Location Diller Cancer Building Department Name Neurological Surgery Work Days TBD Shift Days Rotating Shift Length eight Hours Position details Staff Research Associate will participate in basic science research to study mechanisms of glioblastoma angiogenesis, mechanisms of resistance to currently used anti-angiogenic therapies, and identifying the drug combinations best suited to inhibit glioblastoma angiogenesis in mouse models of human glioblastomas. Staff Research Associate position duties will include extraction of RNA and DNA form human glioblastoma tissue; immunohistochemistry and immunofluorescence of glioblastoma tissue and cultured primary glioblastoma cells; isolation of cells from glioblastoma tumors and flow cytometry of the cells to count numbers of various cell types; isolation of stem cells from human glioblastomas; and intracranial and subcutaneous implantation of tumor cells into immunodeficient mice, followed by treatment and monitoring of these animals and euthanasia when appropriate. *Note due to funding position will last approx 1yr from the start date. Required background BA/BS in a related science and 1 or more years of recent, directly related work history following degree completion, utilizing the techniques or methods required by the position; or an equivalent combination of education and experience Experience with basic lab research techniques (cell culture, pipetting, sectioning tissue, immunostaining) Experience working and handling mice Demonstrated ability in extracting RNA and DNA form human glioblastoma tissue Experience with basic lab research includes but not limited to cell culture, pipetting, sectioning tissue, immunostaining, isolation Experience performing immunostainings (fluorescent and peroxidase-based) on mice patient specimens Reliable, diligent, meticulous and will take initiative in maintaining an organized laboratory environment Expertise to independently plan experiments from start to finish addressing specific topics, Excellent verbal and written correspondence abilities, organizational and computer skills; PC computer experience; expertise to work well with others and independently following training; expertise to keep detailed records Knowledge and abilities to sterile dissection and cell culture techniques to initiate and maintain cell cultures Note: Fingerprinting and experience investigation required. Physical requirements: requires sitting; standing; walking; squatting; bending; waist twisting; climbing stairs; reaching up to shoulder height; reaching above shoulder level; gripping/grasping, fine/gross finger manipulation; repetitive movements of upper and lower extremities; loud noises; dust, fumes or gases; chemical agents. Preferred Requirements N/A License/Certification N/A Job type Full-time Percentage 50%-100% variable .... (see more) |
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