Research Specialist I

This position works under the direction of Dr. Fyza Shaikh in the department of Urology. Her research is focused on understanding how microbiomes impact the success of immunotherapy treatments in cancer patients and how bacteria contribute to the immune response within a tumor. Seeking an applicant who is self-motivated, organized and has excellent communication skills, who works well within a team. This position will directly support the planning, design and execution of experiments, utilizing existing protocols and will work independently on projects, adapting procedures to meet specific project needs. This position will conduct animal research with mice as well as work with human samples to meet scientific goals.

Responsibilities

Directly support planning, design and execution of experiments, utilizing existing protocols; Work independently on projects, adapting procedures to meet specific project needs; Conduct animal research with mice and work with human samples; Contributes to design and conducts experimental research and investigations; Records, interprets, and conducts analyses and scientific data; Develops research documentation, such as protocols, reports, reviews, publications, manuscripts, and/or summaries; Teaches laboratory techniques and instrumentation procedures to students and laboratory technical support staff; Keeps general lab inventory, ordering materials and supplies; Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) with major course work in the field of assignment (biological sciences, chemistry or other related field); 1 year related experience in field of assignment; Microsoft Office experience; Laboratory skills such as pipetting and making solutions; Good communication skills; Self-motivated; Organized; Works well within a team

Nice to have

A year or more of post-baccalaureate academic work in field of assignment or a related field; Experience with common laboratory equipment such as centrifuges, analytical balance, and laminar flow hood