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Research Associate, Molecular and Cellular Cancer Biology

As a key temporary member of MCCB team, you will;

Maintain cultures of multiple cancer cell lines to support experimental efforts.
Perform molecular biology or bioassays to interrogate the effects of inhibitors on cellular pathways - RT-qPCR, Western blotting, ELISA, etc.
Develop and perform plate-based cellular assays using reagent kits. Experience with assay automation/robotic liquid handlers would be a plus.
Analyze data using data analysis software: Excel, GraphPad Prism, and SoftMax Pro.
Be an excellent team member, collaborator, communicator.
Have an eagerness to learn new techniques.
Additional experience in the following is a plus: High-throughput functional genomics approaches in mammalian cells (CRISPR/RNAi screens, RNA-seq, proteomics, LC-MS, etc.)
Working knowledge of Python, R, or other programming languages is helpful, but not required
Lenti-Virus Transduction
Engineer cell lines with gene editing technology using CRISPR/Cas9

Required Experience, Skills, and Education:

Bachelor's degree or Master's degree in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Biology, Genetics, or related field.
2+ years of experience in cell culture/molecular biology role in biotech or academic lab.
Hands-on experience beyond laboratory coursework with demonstrated proficiency in a variety of cellular and molecular biology techniques (e.g. mammalian cell culture, SDS-PAGE/Western blot, qPCR, kit-based assays such as CTG, Alpha Screen, MSD)
Desire to learn and develop functional genomics and proteomics approaches for applications in oncology
Rigorous, quantitative, attention to detail, keen to maximize efficiency
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and excellent record-keeping skills
Demonstrated ability to meet project deadlines and work efficiently in a fluid environment.

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