Research Associate III - Sasine Lab - Department of Medicine

We invite you consider this rewarding opportunity and apply today!

Principal Investigator, Joshua Sasine, MD, PhD is looking for a Research Associate III to join the team!

About the Team

Dr. Sasine is a physician-scientist who is developing new treatments for blood cancers such as leukemia, lymphoma, MDS and multiple myeloma. In particular, the team studies how interactions between cancer cells and the microenvironment drive the progression of cancer.

The Sasine Laboratory focuses on two main areas:

Generating novel Chimeric Antigen Receptor (CAR) T cell therapy for cancer

Understanding the effects of microenvironment on immune cell therapy and cancer

The Sasine lab has characterized paracrine factors that govern the biology of hematopoietic stem cells and multiple myeloma. Now, we are leveraging our expertise in this area to create biotechnology to intervene in these processes. To learn more, please visit the Sasine Lab .

About the Role

Under general guidance, the Research Associate III works closely with PI, providing technical and/or administrative support in large or multi-project oriented labs. May be requested by PI to take on specific supervisory activities, and provide administrative leadership, and/or technical expertise. May develop hypothesis and assist in planning steps for the investigative process. Will review and remain current on literature as it relates to clinical/research study. Coordinates all lab and/or clinical activities, including but not limited to, budgetary/financial compliance, preparation of grant proposals, and creating independent presentations. Not responsible for generating grant funds.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Provides miscellaneous clinical/research support (ad hoc data analysis, hypothesis development, programming, troubleshooting, etc.).

Organizes clinical/research trials in conjunction with the Principal Investigator and sponsor and/or funding source.

Monitors and ensures compliance with safety standards and procedures.

Analyzes data and prepares scientific findings for publication as author or co-author.

May make independent presentations.

May provide system administration and maintenance for the local workstation network.

Leads and trains Research Lab Assistants, Research Fellow, lower level Research Associates, and other related support staff and may be requested by PI to take on specific supervisory activities.

Orients new Research Fellows and/or Research Scientists to day-to-day lab operations and procedures.

Operates and maintains equipment and instruments.

Orders reagents and maintains records of orders.

Assists with animal husbandry.

Perform lab maintenance duties, including glassware cleaning and sterilization.

Education, Experience, and Skills:

Bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences is required.

Three (3) year of research laboratory experience is required.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Excellent organization skills and thoroughness in work.

Works well independently with minimal direction; works well with others, and able to multitask.

Must possess digital literacy.

Strong interpersonal skills for interaction with peers, patients, physicians, and other customers of the medical center.

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