Research Technician I-II, Lung Cancer Genetics

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The Berger lab is seeking a bright and motivated research technician I or II. The individual will perform experiments directed at understanding mechanisms of lung tumor development and identifying strategies for lung cancer therapy, as well as perform lab managerial duties such as inventory maintenance and training of new laboratory personnel. This is a fantastic opportunity for a scientist interested in making a difference in cancer medicine while developing and exercising skills in laboratory management.

• Murine modeling work including animal handling, breeding, genotyping, and dissection
• Preparation of reagents and media used in experiments
• Tissue culture of primary and immortalized human and rodent cell lines
• Molecular biology techniques such as protein extraction, immunoprecipitation, Western blotting
• Microbiology techniques such as cloning, maxipreps, minipreps of bacterial cultures
• Preparation of lentivirus for genetic studies
• Maintaining organized and complete lab records and inventories
• Order reagents and equipment and interact with vendors

Candidate requirements:

• Tech I: Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biology or a related discipline is required, prior research lab experience preferred
• Tech II: Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biology or a related discipline and 2 years of full-time research lab experience is required
• Experience with animal handling and husbandry preferred

Desired qualities and skills:

• highly motivated and intellectually curious
• a solid background knowledge in cell biology and/or cancer biology
• excellent written and verbal skills
• ability to maintain organized laboratory notebook and computer files
• exceptional attention to detail
• experience with murine research models
• experience with standard laboratory techniques, including cell culture, flow cytometry, Western blotting, and immunofluorescence/confocal microscopy

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