Researcher 1

The Research Associate 1 participates in planning, designing, execution, and managing research projects occurring simultaneously investigating the molecular and cellular biology of cancer, specifically gastrointestinal cancers using in vitro and mouse models in a foundational (basic) biological/health science research laboratory in the Department of the Comprehensive Cancer Center (Dr Zobeida Cruz-Monserrate)

Designs and executes complex laboratory experiments

Participates in developing and implementing goals and objectives of studies

Maintains mouse colony

Participates in the development and implementation of new and revised research methodologies and techniques

Tests experimental designs, sampling techniques, and analytical methods and make recommendations for utilization

Assists in establishment of controls, criteria and research standards

Performs critical analysis of literature relevant to research being undertaken

Performs basic and advanced molecular and cellular biology techniques including: PCR, tissue culture, DNA/RNA/Protein extraction, and processing tissue for immunotyping

Collects, analyzes and interprets research data

Maintains accurate, detailed records of experimental data and protocols

Conducts critical analysis of research literature related to research being investigated

Assists in the preparation of manuscripts, research paper, articles, abstracts and research reports for publication in peer-reviewed journals and for presentation at conferences and workshops

Assist in the writing of project reports, articles and other documents

Attends and presents at national and international scientific conferences, workshops and seminars

Assists principal investigator in the development and preparation of grant proposals to obtain new or renewal of extramural funding in support of research

Participates in developing and managing grant budgets and grant project reports

Coordinates laboratory activities and work assignments of postdoctoral researchers, graduate and undergraduate students, and laboratory research staff

Oversees and coordinates periodic maintenance and testing of laboratory equipment

Monitors laboratory expenses

Ensures compliance with protocol requirements, as well as local, state and federal regulations

Monitors and enforces laboratory safety procedures to ensure compliance

Participates in oversight of daily laboratory operations

Trains and/or supervises other lab staff

Performs additional duties as assigned

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree in an appropriate biological / health science field, or equivalent experience required. Master's Degree preferred.

1-3 years of relevant experience required. 3-5 years of relevant experience preferred.

Ability to translate, adapt and apply academic and/or practical knowledge in the conduct of biological/health science research is required.

Experience in a biological/health science research capacity is preferred.

Experience with animal models and managing a mouse colony is preferred.

Requires successful completion of a background check; qualified candidates may be asked to complete a pre-employment physical, including a drug screen.