We are a dynamic basic and translational research laboratory actively seeking a Research Assistant 2 to contribute to our mission of identifying causes and innovative treatments for pancreatic cancer. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in maintaining the efficiency of laboratory operations and executing cellular, biochemical, and molecular experiments. Primary duties include:
Maintain a clean and orderly lab environment.
Manage laboratory safety protocols, documentation, and approvals.
Oversee laboratory inventories and research samples, including cell lines, patient-derived specimens, chemicals, reagents, stock solutions.
Initiate and manage laboratory orders for consumables.
Perform biochemical and molecular biology experiments designed to assess gene and protein expression and manipulate and/or edit gene expression to assess changes in gene function and cellular phenotypes.
Maintain in vitro cell cultures for cell biology experiments.
Process and analyze clinical tissue samples and fluids for downstream assays.
Actively participate in data generation and analysis under the guidance of senior personnel.
Salary Range: $28.04/hour - $45.11/hour
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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