Primarily will support on going cancer biology studies. Will be supporting research projects by performing molecular biology and cellular biology experiments such as western blotting and PCR. Additionally, will be responsible for daily care and monitoring of animals. Follows appropriate protocols, policies, procedures, and safety regulations as set forth by the laboratory, Institutional Care and Use Committee, Center for Comparative Medicine, and Office of Research Safety.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Follows pre-defined protocols, policies, procedure, regulations, Good Clinical and Good Laboratory Practices and conducts standard and repetitive experiments and completes basic trouble-shooting techniques.
• Sets-up, operates and maintains standard lab equipment.
• Using an entry level of skill, completes the following activities:
  • Molecular Biology:
    • DNA, RNA, Protein isolation, purification and expression
    • Southern, Northern, Western blotting
    • PCR, RT-PCR
    • Plasmid preparation
    • Cloning, mapping and sequencing of DNA
  • Cellular Biology:
    • Cell culture, cell isolation
    • Functional studies
    • Transfection
  • Immunology:
    • Flow cytometry
    • Cytokine assay
  • Animal:
    • Husbandry
    • Breeding and screening transgenic mice
    • Dissections
    • Blood collection
    • Surgical procedures
    • Database management of colony
• Records test results and may maintain databases.
• Maintains inventory of reagents, mice and lab supplies

Miscellaneous

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• HS diploma or equivalent and some basic science courses is required.

Minimum Competencies: (Skills, knowledge, and abilities.)

• Demonstrated ability to follow detailed instructions as required by research protocols;
• Demonstrated computer skills, including spreadsheets and basic computations;
• Attention to detail and accurate record keeping;
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment;
• Manual dexterity.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's in a scientific major or related; OR appropriate combination of education and experience.

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