Description
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Description
Work as a
full-time Staff Research Associate I (SRA I) in a cutting-edge Surgical
Oncology research laboratory under the mentorship of Dr. Danielle Graham that
focuses on developing biomarkers to predict response to therapy for lobular
breast cancer and developing clinical tools to better tailor breast and
axillary surgery to each patient. More specifically, you will work with various
investigators to identify and consent research subjects to obtain tissue and
other specimens on various studies. In this role, you will work with the TPCL
and other core facilities to get specimens processed and sent out to
collaborators. Additionally, you will then be responsible for the processing of
these human specimens according to established and approved protocols
for downstream analysis by various techniques and core facilities (eg.
genomics, proteomics, spatial and single cell transcriptomics) towards
understanding the molecular, cellular and genetic events involved in the
formation and progression of breast cancers.
Hourly salary range: $30.12 – $35.92. Please note that the
department’s target hourly rate is $30.12
This is a limited appointment that may convert to career.
Qualifications
Required:
- Skill in routine molecular and cellular biology techniques
with and without laboratory equipment. - Ability to communicate effectively on a one-to-one basis
sufficiently to convey experimental results to principal investigators. - Ability to take direction as well as to work
independently. - Ability to follow direction and follow the appropriate
steps according to protocols. - Writing skills and ability sufficient to fully and
accurately document all lab work in a notebook according to lab standards. - Ability to analyze research data and prepare clear, concise
and accurate technical reports. - Interpersonal skill to interact and collaborate effectively
with scientist co-workers, graduate students and faculty. - Ability to organize raw data into relevant formats.
- Ability to create and maintain accurate inventories of
various items. - Reading and computer skills sufficient to understand
specific protocols and relevant journal articles, and to perform data entry. - Experience working with regulatory approvals and
documentation - Experience and ability with cell and tissue culture methods
Preferred:
- Bachelor’s Degree in relevant STEM discipline and/or equivalent
combination of education and experience. - 1 year of related experience or training acquired
through research work or coursework - Ability to work with clinical specimens according to standard protocols, including handling and disposing of contaminated material according to safety protocols.