Research Assistant - Comprehensive Cancer Center

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• Job Title: Research Assistant - Comprehensive Cancer Center Department: Medicine | School Biomedical Sciences Cancer Biology and Genetics SCOPE/SUMMARY: The Miles laboratory is looking for an experienced and interactive Research Assistant 2 to perform independent standard cell biology laboratory techniques including mammalian cell culture, shRNA, siRNA and transfections.
• Significant experience with DNA, RNA and protein extraction, agarose and polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis, gel extractions etc is required.
• In addition, this position requires the occasional preparation of solutions/reagents and maintenance of the lab environment including cleanup and organization (and perform other duties as assigned).
• The Research Assistant 2 will work closely with the Principal Investigator to execute designated experiments, translate and interpret the data and to assist in judging the validity of data.
• They will also be expected to maintain accurate and detailed notes and to write research progress reports.
• Key experience areas: RNA and protein extraction/analysis, RT-PCR and tissue culture manipulations (shRNA, siRNA and transfections).
• Excellent written and spoken is important.
• MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS High School diploma or GED.
• 1 year of relevant experience required.

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