Essential Functions: Conduct and participate in research which includes investigating mechanisms of thoracic cancer recurrence, minimal residual disease, and treatment resistance including; dormancy, cancer stem cells, signaling, and plasticity.Manage the day to day activities of the group including; safety, regulatory compliance, equipment maintenance, training, ordering, finance and orientation of new lab members.Perform experiments that contribute to the ongoing projects of the group. Assist in the preparation of manuscripts for publication, conduct library searches as needed.
Qualifications: Bachelor's degree required for Research Assistant in biological science or related field.PhD required for Research Associate in biological science or related field.Experience with the following laboratory techniques is required: mammalian cell culture, organizing and plotting results, siRNA transient transfection, lentiviral infection for gene manipulation, flow cytometry, RNA isolation, qRT-PCR, western blotting, and basic procedures with laboratory mice.Experience with preparation and revision of animal protocols is advantageous. Prior experience in biomedical research, involving cancer biology
Internal Number: 76_208249
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Founded in 1868, Wayne State University is a nationally recognized metropolitan research institution offering more than 400 academic programs through 13 schools and colleges to nearly 32,000 students. Wayne State?s main campus in Midtown Detroit comprises 100 buildings over nearly 200 acres; its five extension centers offer higher education to people throughout Southeast Michigan. Wayne State is dedicated to preparing students to excel by combining the academic excellence of a major research university with the practical experience of an institution that by its history, location and diversity represents a microcosm of the world we live in. Reflecting its location and the excellent international reputation of its graduate schools, particularly in the sciences, Wayne State boasts the most diverse student body among Michigan?s public universities. Its students represent 49 U.S. states and more than 60 countries.
