Detailed Position Description:

The Dedhia lab’s mission is to understand and target drivers of therapeutic resistance and metastatic progression in endocrine cancers. We carry out these studies using novel methodologies, such as patient-derived organoids and single cell RNA sequencing in addition to relying on established molecular techniques. We are searching for a driven, independent, and curious research technician to implement these innovative translational studies. A successful candidate will have the opportunity to provide basic and general assistance to research projects being conducted under direct supervision of Principal Investigator (PI) who is a part of the Comprehensive Cancer Center and assist with collection of and organizes research data.

The Research Technician 2 will function as a technical expert in molecular biology and organoid research. Responsibilities of the Research Technician will be to: 1) assists with general laboratory work and basic experimental techniques 2) prepares media, reagents, and solutions for use in experiments; 3) performs and maintains cell cultures; 4) sorts and processes tissue and blood samples ; 5) analyze and evaluate experimental data; 6) assists with collection of and organizes research data; 7) records data and maintains laboratory records documenting activities; 8) sets up, operates and maintains lab equipment; 9) assists in coordination and conduct of library research; 10) washes glassware used in laboratory and autoclaves (sterilizes) glassware, tools and equipment as needed; 11) assists with inventory and maintenance of research supplies; 12) orders research supplies as needed; 13) distributes materials and guides students; 14) performs additional duties as assigned.

Education/Experience:

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience required. 1-2 years of relevant experience preferred. Requires successful completion of a background check. Selected candidate may be requested to complete a pre-employment physical including a drug screen.