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Michigan Medicine · 14 hours ago

Research Lab Specialist Senior

positionAnn Arbor, MI
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level
date5+ years exp

Michigan Medicine is one of the largest health care complexes in the world, known for its groundbreaking medical and technological advancements. They are seeking a Research Lab Specialist Senior to conduct research in cancer biology, focusing on the effects of small molecules in leukemia and other cancers, as well as target validation studies.

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Responsibilities

This job requires strong experience in cancer biology and will require research in an interdisciplinary project to study the effect of small molecules in in vitro and in vivo models of acute leukemia and other cancers, and to pursue target validation studies using genetic approaches. The research will be focused on evaluation of the activity and the mechanism of action of novel small molecules blocking epigenetic proteins in leukemia, breast and lung cancers

Qualification

Cell biology techniquesMolecular biology techniquesFlow cytometryAnimal research experienceCancer biologyPCRQRT-PCRWestern BlottingCo-ImmunoprecipitationPDX modelsDrug candidate testingSample collectionOral gavage administrationIntraperitoneal administrationLung cancer modelsBreast cancer models

Required

Expertise in cell biology and molecular biology techniques
Testing activity of experimental drugs in leukemia cell cultures
Experience with PDX models
Performing PCR
Performing qRT-PCR
Performing Western Blotting
Performing co-Immunoprecipitation
Performing flow cytometry
Prior work experience with animals (> 5 years working with animals)
Strong experience in testing drug candidates in leukemia models
Administering compounds using oral gavage and IP
Collecting samples for subsequent analysis
Performing flow cytometry analysis of animal samples
Additional experience working with lung and breast cancer models
Minimum of a bachelor's degree
At least five or more years of experience working in a research laboratory

Preferred

PhD in cancer biology

Benefits

Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage effective on your very first day
2:1 Match on retirement savings

Company

Michigan Medicine

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Michigan Medicine is a health care system and academic medical center that provides medical education and more. It is a sub-organization of University of Maichigan.
dateFounded in 1869
location
Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
people-size10001+ employees
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http://www.uofmhealth.org/

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

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