+--------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF POSITION: | | | | The Research Assistant is primarily responsible for helping scientists | | in the lab by preparing and performing cellular and molecular biology | | experiments. Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to, | | cell line maintenance and preparation, proliferation assays, killing | | assays, western blots, qPCR, primary cell culture, media preparation, | | and general lab maintenance. | +--------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS: | | | | - Science – B.S. in molecular biology, cancer biology, immunology | | or equivalent. Experience (1-2 years) with handling of primary | | cells, cell lines, and biological samples are strongly desired, | | along with knowledge of mammalian systems | | - Effective and respectful communication | | - Basic skills for working in a cellular and molecular biology lab | | - Willing to learn new skills and techniques while applying current | | skills to lab tasks | +--------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | | +--------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | OTHER DESIRABLE CHARACTERISTICS AND ATTRIBUTES: | | | | - Highly motivated self-starter who can prioritize and take ownership | | of tasks | | - Excited to be “hands-on” in the lab and learning data analysis and | | presentation | | - Must be comfortable in a rapidly growing and evolving start-up | | environment | | - Please note if you are legally authorized to work in the United | | States in your application | +--------------------------------------------------------------------------+