Research Technician in Pediatric Brain Tumor Lab

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A Brief Overview

A research technician position is available in the laboratory of Dr. Thomas De Raedt. The De Raedt lab aims to develop novel successful therapies, including cellular and immunotherapies, for children with brain tumors by dissecting the fundamental processes of tumor biology and by developing relevant mouse models. We currently are looking for an experienced research technician to assist the Dr. De Raedt and other members of the lab. The applicant will be joining the team developing a new cellular therapy for brain tumors that uses engineered migrating young neurons to bring a therapeutic payload to the brain tumor of the patient. The applicant must have experience in a research lab, and ideally have performed mouse work; mouse surgery experience is a plus. The applicant is expected to help with routine lab experiments and mouse work. Our laboratory uses a range of molecular and cellular biological techniques together with mouse models to elucidate the molecular basis of cancer. Importantly, whenever possible we extend and translate these findings and develop novel therapies that inspire clinical trials. We are located in one of the top children's hospital and university in the US and thus benefit from an excellent academic and professional environment. The successful candidate will join our growing dynamic team. He/she/they will contribute to managing project efforts, additionally he/she/they may help to train new research members (students and/or technicians). This research technical role participates in a planned research projects by performing research protocols and experimental procedures under direct supervision.

This role participates in planned research projects by performing research protocols with minimal direction and guidance from the principal investigator, program director or senior scientists. May exercise moderate discretion and judgment in the execution and interpretation of experiments, and of data derived.

What you will do

• Performs routine tests under the direction of principal investigator or supervisor
• Performs research procedures on experimental samples as directed
• Helps maintain mouse colony
• Helps perform mouse brain surgeries
• Assists with therapeutic testing of various preclinical trials
• Records and checks results for completeness and accuracy
• Performs calculations and maintains appropriate log and lab notebooks Performs tasks that require familiarity with fundamental techniques and equipment
• Assists with planning specific research protocols and procedures
• Maintains office, lab area, reagents, supplies and equipment
• Cleans and performs routine maintenance on lab equipment
• Coordinates schedules of tests & procedures
• Attends courses, seminars, and lab meetings to expand knowledge of research and laboratory techniques
• Records results, organizes data and maintains lab notebook in an organized manner

Conducts literary searches as directed

Education Qualifications

• High School Diploma / GED - Required
• Bachelor's Degree - Preferred

Experience Qualifications

• At least two (2) years of related classroom experience or successful completion of a technical training program (eg. Wistar, WPSI) and research laboratory experience - Required
• At least three (3) years of related classroom experience or successful completion of a technical training program (eg. Wistar, WPSI) and research laboratory experience - Preferred

Skills and Abilities

• Advanced understanding of lab procedures, protocols, and equipment.
• Intermediate proficiency with lab specific experiments / techniques.
• Intermediate scientific analysis skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Strong critical thinking / problem-solving skills
• Strong analytical skills

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