Research Assistant, Division of Hematology & Oncology

Job Overview The Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Hematology Oncology is recruiting for a full-time Research Assistant in the Leukemia and Drug Development Laboratory (LDDL) under the mentorship of Dr. Erin Hertlein. This Research Assistant will work collaboratively with the LDDL team on various projects related to tumor biology and drug development. Essential Functions Contribute to collective team effort. Document and organize research results and data according to NIH’s preferred good laboratory management practices (LabArchives) and UCLIMS. Assist with the coordination of research studies in hematology. Make independent contributions to projects and studies based on evidence-based literature. Perform statistical and graphical analysis of data, interpretation of data, and validity of testing. Maintain timely project goals, deadlines, and studies for contributions to publications and grant funding applications. Molecular biology techniques: General cell culture techniques, patient sample processing, cell viability assays Flow cytometry Immunoblots/JESS Basic and next-generation sequencing techniques Immune assays (cytokine assays, CFUs) PCR based genotyping Preparing single cell suspensions from murine models (spleen and bone marrow) Organize research results and data according to good laboratory management practices. Understanding the models used in the LDDL (i.e. cell line systems, basic primary cancer cell characteristics and murine models). Required Education Bachelor’s Degree. Four (4) years of relevant work experience and/or other specialized training can be used in lieu of education requirement. Required Trainings/Certifications Required Experience Additional related work experience may be required depending on field or discipline. Physical Requirements/Work Environment Sitting - Continuously Repetitive hand motion (such as typing) - Often Hearing, listening - Often Talking - Often Standing - Often Walking - Often Bending - Often Stooping - Often Lifting - up to 20 pounds - Often Kneeling, squatting - Seldom Noise: There is sufficient noise to cause you to shout in order to be heard above the noise level. Hazards: Includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts of machinery or tools used to perform work, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, or exposure to chemicals. Atmospheric Conditions: Conditions that affect the respiratory system, such as fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, or poor ventilation. Compensation and Benefits UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and work-life balance. Eligibility may vary by position and FTE status. Highlights include: Salary/Hourly Pay Rate Information: Comprehensive Tuition Remission UC provides tuition remission for you and your eligible dependents, covering tuition costs for nearly all undergraduate and graduate programs offered by the university. Robust Retirement Plans As a UC employee, you won’t contribute to Social Security (except Medicare). Instead, you’ll choose between state pension plans (OPERS, STRS) or an Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP), with UC contributing 14–18% of your salary based on position. Real Work-Life Balance UC prioritizes work-life balance with a generous time-off policy, including: Vacation and sick time 11 paid holidays and additional end-of-year paid time off (Winter Season Days) 6 weeks of paid parental leave for new parents Additional Benefits Include: Competitive salary based on experience Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription) Flexible spending accounts & wellness programs Professional development & mentorship opportunities To learn more about why UC is a great place to work, please visit our Careers Page. UC is an E-Verify employer. If hired into this position, you will be required to provide satisfactory proof of employment eligibility by providing acceptable, original forms of identification for employment verification via the Federal I-9 employment verification process. Click here for a list of acceptable documents. Important : To apply you must create a profile and submit a complete job application through the UC applicant portal. We are unable to consider “easy apply” applications submitted via other websites. For questions about the UC recruiting process or to request accommodations with the application, please contact UC HR at View email address on click.appcast.io. Equal Opportunity Employer . Building a workplace where all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, including Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans.

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