Research Associate, Clinical Research, Research Scientist

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Job Title:

Research Associate

Department:
Medicine | IM Medical Oncology

The lab of Dr. Burns is seeking a highly motivated individual to join his lab as a Researcher 1 to focus on maintaining colonies, including breeding, and performing mouse experiments. These include subcutaneous injection of cells, IP injections, oral gavage, and ideally tail vein injections and intracardiac injections. This position will also perform basic molecular techniques, including plasmid preps, gel electrophoresis, and potentially western blotting and cell culture.

Studies will be conducted through the use of in vitro, ex vivo, and in vivo systems as well as with patient samples.

We are committed to supporting employees in continuing their passions and advancing their educational and career goals.

We seek driven individuals who thrive in a team setting and are passionate about supporting our mission to understand lung cancer mechanisms and develop innovative treatments.

Our mission is simple yet profound: end cancer. We aim to improve and extend the quality of life for lung cancer patients worldwide.

• Perform molecular biology techniques, ex vivo and in vivo (mouse) studies to develop targeted approaches to overcome resistance to targeted therapies in oncogene driven lung cancer and develop targeted approaches for the treatment of brain metastases. With the goal of translating these findings to clinical trials for NSCLC.
• Maintain animal colony and implement breeding schemas as directed.
• Support senior staff in molecular biology techniques, ex vivo and in vivo (mouse) studies.
• Document, analyze, and interpret data for presentations, manuscripts, grant requirements (current or new), etc.
• Participate in TORCH lab meetings, journal clubs and other relevant university oncology or immunotherapy meetings.

• Bachelor’s degree in biology, biological sciences, or related field and/or an equivalent combination of education and experience. 1 year of relevant experience required with Bachelor’s Degree, or 3 years with an Associate's degree. Specifically, 5-6 years’ experience in cancer biology and/or metabolism preferred.
• Master’s degree is preferred.
• Experience in molecular biology techniques and in vivo work with mouse models is required.
• Requires successful completion of a background check; qualified candidates may be asked to complete a pre‑employment physical including a drug screen.

• Previous experience working with animals and maintaining colonies.

• A strong willingness to work in a team environment is essential.
• Contribute to TORCH with both expertise and insight into development of collaborative projects, improving upon and troubleshooting current projects.

Function:
Research and Scholarship

Sub Function:
Research

Career Band:
Individual Contributor - Specialized

Career Level:

S1

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