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Research Assistant , Molecular Oncology Program - Georgetown Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center

Employer: Georgetown University
Location: Washington D.C.

Administrative Jobs: Academic Affairs, Research Staff & Technicians, Technology, Analysts & Programming
Employment Type: Full Time
Institution Type: Four-Year Institution

Research Assistant , Molecular Oncology Program - Georgetown Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center

Located in a historic neighborhood in the nation's capital, Georgetown offers rigorous academic programs, a global perspective, exciting ways to take advantage of Washington, D.C., and a commitment to social justice. Our community is a tight knit group of remarkable individuals interested in intellectual inquiry and making a difference in the world.

Requirements

Georgetown Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center (LCCC) clinicians are dedicated to providing the best professional care, delivered with compassion for all patients. Lombardi's internationally-renowned physicians treat virtually every type of cancer, including breast, lung, colorectal, prostate, head and neck, and cancers of the blood. Along with cutting-edge cancer care, we offer a program of innovative clinical trials and a full range of supportive care services to improve our patients' health and quality of life. LCCC's Molecular Oncology (MO) Program brings together investigators whose mission is to identify and validate molecular pathways critical to the initiation, progression, maintenance and metastases of cancer.

The Research Assistant performs basic research in a laboratory setting and reports the Principal Investigator in duties that include but are not limited to:

Performs routine laboratory maintenance and research activities - e.g., general housekeeping, wipe tests, ELISA assays, preparing solutions, media, stains, and buffers; cultures and specimens; autoradiograms and photomicrographs, and executing biochemical procedures, such as electrophoresis, blotting, chromatography, and DNA extractions.
As assigned, performs advanced laboratory research activities - e.g., animal surgery, recombinant DNA techniques, protein purification, and hybridizations.
Compiles and analyzes research data using Excel.
Assists with literature research, editing, and preparing manuscripts, scientific illustrations, and computer graphics for publication.
As assigned, participates in the design of research studies.
As assigned, performs administrative duties - e.g., training and guiding students and/or other laboratory technicians; assisting in developing policies, procedures and/or methods for laboratory experimentation; and ordering supplies.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Biology, Chemistry and/or related field
At least 1 year of experience in laboratory research (equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered)
Ability to use measurable and verifiable information for making decisions or judgments
Ability to work as part of a team
Ability to use a consultative approach to resolve issues in area of responsibility
Ability perform research in a laboratory setting working with independence for all routine procedures, to lead certain research activities, and to perform various advanced procedures
Working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint and assisting in the preparation of technical procedures and reports
Possession of training - or willingness to be trained - in occupational safety and health, environmental compliance, shipping of hazardous materials, and/or ionizing radiation

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EEO Statement:
Georgetown University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer fully dedicated to achieving a diverse faculty and staff. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and expression, and sexual orientation), disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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