Research Associate II - Rosser Lab - Cancer (Hematology and Cellular Therapy)

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About the Team

The research focus of Dr. Charles Rosser is primarily in basic and translational research involving molecular diagnostic and experimental therapeutics for genitourinary tumors.

About the Role

Working under direct supervision, the Research Associate II performs routine and increasingly complex laboratory tasks, procedures, and develops technical expertise in one or more areas relevant to research projects. The incumbent will participate in research activities involving all aspects of the research process, to include, but not limited to; investigation, technical, testing/validation of results, and report findings. The Associate will perform a variety of routine experimental protocols and procedures to support the objectives of laboratory research projects. The RA II member will observe and follow safety standards and procedures, assist in preparation of data for publication and/or presentation at scholarly meetings, and assist in general laboratory maintenance. This position does not have supervisory responsibilities and will not be responsible for generating grant funds.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Keeps accurate and detailed records of experiments and results.
• Assists in identifying and troubleshooting of unexpected results.
• Inventories laboratory supplies and supports laboratory operations.
• Maintains lab equipment and related records and may coordinate use of lab equipment.
• Assists in the operation of specialized equipment.
• Orients research laboratory assistants or junior research associates and undergraduate student researchers on day-to-day lab operations and routine procedures.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a Science related field is required.
• 1 year of research laboratory experience is required.