Research Senior Technician - Radiation Oncology

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Research Senior Technician will assist and support scientific investigation to study cancer as directed in the Comprehensive Cancer Center.

Responsibilities Include:

• Independently conducts assigned experiments

• Performs a variety of molecular, cellular, and biological research techniques and procedures including  PCR reactions, gel electrophoresis, assays, cell cultures and Northern and Western analysis

• Sorts and processes tissue and blood samples

• Tests and evaluates current procedures

• Performs routine procedures on lab animals

• Records, consolidates and assists with analysis of research results

• Assists in evaluating validity of data obtained from experimental procedures

• Summarizes data for inclusion in grant proposals and manuscripts

• Prepares research progress reports

• Assists principal investigator with the preparation of  publications, manuscripts, articles, posters, and abstracts

• Conducts library research on requested topics through researching current literature

• Oversees and maintains accurate records of laboratory activities

• Assists with training of junior research staff, and undergraduate and graduate students in research methods and equipment operation

• Sets up and operates laboratory equipment

• Monitors research supply, including specimens, inventory and initiates procurement requests  as needed.
   

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience required; 4 years of relevant experience required with High School diploma or GED, 2 years of relevant experience required with Associate's Degree, or 0 years of relevant experience required with Bachelor's Degree.

Function: Research and Scholarship

Sub Function: Research

Career Band: Individual Contributor - Technical

Career Level: T3

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