Sanford Burnham Prebys is a preeminent, independent biomedical research institute dedicated to understanding human biology and disease, and advancing scientific discoveries to profoundly impact human health.

A RESEARCH ASSISTANT I/II IN MELANOMA RESEARCH is available in the Ronai laboratory. 

The Ronai laboratory research is directed toward understanding the regulation and function of the cellular signaling pathways, which play a central role in melanoma development and its interaction with the tumor microenvironment, including the immune system. In particular, the lab is interested in ubiquitin ligases that control key cellular functions including the unfolded protein response, which in turn affect tumor growth, metastasis and interaction with its microenvironment. 

The Research Assistant will contribute to the completion of diverse tasks, laboratory procedures, practices, and protocols under specific direction. 

Primary Responsibilities

• Utilize various methods and procedures to answer biological questions
• Genotyping as part of maintaining lab mouse colonies
• Perform experiments and assist in carrying out day to day lab duties
• Keeps written records of experiments and data organization
• Troubleshoots problems and develops solutions
• Participate in the interpretation and analysis of results

Required Skills Required Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in a biological science, chemistry or related field or equivalent combination of education, training and experience from which comparable knowledge, skills, and abilities have been attained, is required
• Candidates with one year or more of relevant lab experience may be considered for Level II
• Experience working with genetic mouse models, cell-culture and cloning is preferred

Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities

• Work independently as well as in a team environment
• Motivated and dedicated for addressing problems in cancer research
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Be responsible and have strong time management skills
• Possess strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Professional proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Embody the Institute’s core values of Commitment, Collaboration, Communication, Community and Compassion

The scientists at Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute are making research breakthroughs in cancer, neuroscience, immunology, and children's disease. We are also at the forefront of finding solutions for health threats such as COVID-19, where we are working to identify drugs that may help millions of people. During our more than 40 year history, we have established an NCI-designated Cancer Center, designed one of the most sophisticated drug discovery centers in the nonprofit world, and created global collaborations that are leading to preventions, treatments and cures to improve human health. 

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