This position involves work in a molecular biology/cancer/immunology laboratory and requires both molecular and cellular biology skills. The successful candidate will work with a senior Research Scientist and with the Lab Principal Investigator on determining factors that control immune responses to oral, lung, brain, and breast cancers and involves working with recombinant DNA, in vitro cell assays, and mice. Prior laboratory experience is required.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Maintaining cancer cells in vitro, transferring cancer cells to mice, treating mice, measuring tumor growth
• Performing flow cytometry with cells from mice or cultures
• Performing qPCR, nanostring, or gene reporter assays to measure AHR gene activity in cancer-bearing mice or cells in culture
• Performing in vitro assays for tumor growth, migration, and aggressiveness.
• Lab maintenance (stocking buffers, ordering supplies, maintaining N2 tank)

Required Skills

Bachelor's degree with one to three years of previous experience in a molecular biology laboratory is mandatory, as is knowledge of standard molecular biology techniques (qPCR, cell transfections and transductions, animal (mouse) handling).

Please note all newly hired staff and faculty will need to be in compliance with Boston University’s COVID-19 Vaccination and Booster Requirement within 30 days of date of hire. You must upload your vaccine documentation or request a medical or religious exemption (instructions). For further information on the University’s response to COVID-19, please visit the COVID-19 Resources site. 

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. 

Required Experience

Bachelor's degree with one to three years of previous experience in a molecular biology laboratory is mandatory, as is knowledge of standard molecular biology techniques (qPCR, cell transfections and transductions, animal (mouse) handling).

Please note all newly hired staff and faculty will need to be in compliance with Boston University’s COVID-19 Vaccination and Booster Requirement within 30 days of date of hire. You must upload your vaccine documentation or request a medical or religious exemption (instructions). For further information on the University’s response to COVID-19, please visit the COVID-19 Resources site. 

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.