Laboratory Assistant II - Hematology/Oncology

Under supervision of the Principal Investigator and
Laboratory Coordinator, the Laboratory Assistant provides technical support to
members of the research team on a number of projects from the lab and to
actively collaborate with the Department of Laboratory Animal Medicine (DLAM) participating
on current Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) Studies. Scientific job duties
include maintaining various human primary cancer cell lines, fluorescent
activated cell sorting (FACS) and molecular cloning for viral-vector generation
for gene transfer experiments. Laboratory duties include maintaining research
records, maintaining laboratory stocks, ordering supplies and consumables for
research projects, overseeing lab functions maintaining optimal compressed gas
levels and proper equipment operation.

Salary Range: $22.02 - $25.90 Hourly

Required:

• Strong background in Molecular
  Biology, Cancer Cell Biology, Immunology and Immunotherapy
• 
  Very well organized and highly
  dependable
• 
  Highly motivated to learn new
  skills and techniques
• 
  Basic laboratory skills
  including organization, preparing common lab reagents, pipetting and working
  with human primary cancer cells
• 
  Capacity of working with
  minimal supervision
• 
  1-year of previous laboratory
  expertise
• 
  Ability to lift/push/pull up
  to approximately 50 lbs
• 
  Computer Proficient and
  familiar with flow cytometry operating systems
• 
  Excellent interpersonal skills
  to effectively interact with campus departments and the public
• 
  Current Good Laboratory
  Practices Standards Compliance

Preferred:

• B.S. degree in the biological
  sciences