Georgetown University · 1 day ago
Research Assistant 2
Science Hill, KY
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry Level
$17.95/hr - $26.84/hr
1+ years expGeorgetown University is a prestigious institution located in the heart of Washington, D.C., offering rigorous academic programs and opportunities for engagement. They are hiring a Research Assistant 2 for the Department of Oncology, where the role involves assisting with laboratory tasks, handling mice, and performing various laboratory techniques related to cancer research.
EducationHigher EducationUniversities
Responsibilities
Assistance required in the laboratory such as ordering reagents, keeping inventories, autoclaving, knowledge of lab safety standards and their routine and timely inspection
Carry out laboratory techniques such as Western blotting, PCR, RT-PCR; conversant with tissue culture techniques
Handle mice, including tumor implantation, injections, breeding mice colonies as well as collecting tissues and their processing
Qualification
Required
Familiar with day-to-day assistance required in the laboratory such as ordering reagents, keeping inventories, autoclaving, knowledge of lab safety standards and their routine and timely inspection
Ability to carry out laboratory techniques such as Western blotting, PCR, RT-PCR
Conversant with tissue culture techniques
Experience in working with mice or willingness to get trained and work with mice
Basic knowledge of cancer biology and various techniques used in this field of research
Preferred
A M.S. in Cell Biology/Immunology/Cancer Biology or B.S. (Biological Sciences) with relevant experience (1-2 years)
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Disability and life insurance
Retirement savings
Tuition assistance
Work-life balance benefits
Employee discounts
An array of voluntary insurance options
Company
Georgetown University
Georgetown University is an academic and research institution.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$13.74MKey Investors
US Department of Commerce, Economic Development AdministationHyundai Hope On WheelsAndrew W. Mellon Foundation
2023-11-09Grant· $0.75M
2022-09-27Grant· $0.3M
2019-12-18Grant· $1M
Leadership Team
Randall Bass
Vice President, Strategic Education Initiatives
Bryan Alexander
Senior Scholar
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2025-11-06
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