Associate Researcher I- Oncological Sciences

The Associate Researcher I is a laboratory research position, responsible for independent conduct of routine and standardized experiments. This individual assists in the interpretation of research outcomes, performs assays to support research studies, and assists in the clerical and supply aspects of the laboratory environment.

The candidate will investigate mechanisms of drug response and resistance in prostate and bladder cancer. For this, we will apply in vitro and in vivo mouse and human tumor models that will be challenged with clinical therapeutics.  Measurable outputs for drug response include QPCR, single-cell transcriptomics, viability assays, and pathological readings.  For these assays, written protocols and results will be compiled in a software program and summarized in reports.

• QPCR (RNA isolation, cDNA production, data analysis).
• Mouse breeding (weaning, ear tag, ear biopsy).
• Flow cytometry (cell staining, sample preparation, machine analysis). 
• Mouse experimentation (recovery surgery techniques, S.Q. injections, tumor measurements).

• Bachelors or Masters degree in science or related field required
• No experience required. One year of research experience preferred.

Preferred Skills

• Master’s Degree
• 3-4 years of laboratory work
• Conduct preclinical testing of therapeutics with clinical potential that rationalize early phase clinical trials in GU oncology.