Assistant Scientist

Grade: T24

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Under the direction of Dr. Torres-Ayuso, Principal Investigator, the Assistant Scientist provides technical support by performing scientific experiments. The Assistant Scientist maintains record of data and may be involved in training undergraduate and medical students in research methods and procedures routinely used in the lab. Responsible for ordering laboratory material, maintaining a lab inventory, and assisting the principal investigator in maintaining laboratory data and equipment.

Responsibilities include:

• Perform molecular and cellular biology experiments to validate novel protein kinases as targets in squamous cell carcinomas; these techniques include but are not limited to practice of sterile technique, cell culture, cell transfection, bacteria culture, bacteria transformation, DNA/RNA/protein isolation, PCR, immunoblot.
• Maintain detailed records of all experiments and protocols per lab and university policies.
• Oversee ordering laboratory material and assist the principal investigator in maintaining laboratory data and equipment.

Performs other duties as assigned

Required Education & Experience: Bachelor's Degree in life sciences and at least two years of related research experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Required Skills & Abilities:

• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to multi-task and be detail-oriented in a dynamic work environment.
• Ability to work evenings/weekend hours, if needed.

This is a grant funded position.

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Compliance Statement: In the performance of their functions as detailed in the position description employees have an obligation to avoid ethical, legal, financial and other conflicts of interest to ensure that their actions and outside activities do not conflict with their primary employment responsibilities at the institution. Employees are also expected to understand and be in compliance with applicable laws, University and employment policies and regulations, including NCAA regulations for areas and departments which their essential functions cause them to interact.

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