Staff Research Associate 1 - Surgery

Description

Work as a

full-time Staff Research Associate I (SRA I) in a cutting-edge Surgical

Oncology research laboratory under the mentorship of Dr. Danielle Graham that

focuses on developing biomarkers to predict response to therapy for lobular

breast cancer and developing clinical tools to better tailor breast and

axillary surgery to each patient. More specifically, you will work with various

investigators to identify and consent research subjects to obtain tissue and

other specimens on various studies. In this role, you will work with the TPCL

and other core facilities to get specimens processed and sent out to

collaborators. Additionally, you will then be responsible for the processing of

these human specimens according to established and approved protocols

for downstream analysis by various techniques and core facilities (eg.

genomics, proteomics, spatial and single cell transcriptomics) towards

understanding the molecular, cellular and genetic events involved in the

formation and progression of breast cancers.

Hourly salary range: $30.12 - $35.92. Please note that the

department's target hourly rate is $30.12

This is a limited appointment that may convert to career.

Qualifications

Required:

• Skill in routine molecular and cellular biology techniques with and without laboratory equipment.

• Ability to communicate effectively on a one-to-one basis sufficiently to convey experimental results to principal investigators.

• Ability to take direction as well as to work independently.

• Ability to follow direction and follow the appropriate steps according to protocols.

• Writing skills and ability sufficient to fully and accurately document all lab work in a notebook according to lab standards.

• Ability to analyze research data and prepare clear, concise and accurate technical reports.

• Interpersonal skill to interact and collaborate effectively with scientist co-workers, graduate students and faculty.

• Ability to organize raw data into relevant formats.

• Ability to create and maintain accurate inventories of various items.

• Reading and computer skills sufficient to understand specific protocols and relevant journal articles, and to perform data entry.

• Experience working with regulatory approvals and documentation

• Experience and ability with cell and tissue culture methods

Preferred:

• Bachelor's Degree in relevant STEM discipline and/or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• 1 year of related experience or training acquired through research work or coursework

• Ability to work with clinical specimens according to standard protocols, including handling and disposing of contaminated material according to safety protocols.

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