Job DescriptionThis is a technical work that consists in performing a variety of tasks related to a cancer research project. This position requires an intuitive team player reporting to the investigator, willingly assuming responsibility with foresight, highly motivated, demonstrates excellence in problem-solving and time management. The applicant will also be responsible for assisting the students in research experiments by providing technical support and training. • Experimental Research & Data Analysis: Conduct experiments, perform statistical analysis of data, and contribute to the interpretation, oral presentation, and written communication of research findings. • Training & Supervision: Assist in the training and supervision of graduate and undergraduate students, ensuring they acquire technical and research skills. • Laboratory Management & Organization: Oversee the PI’s laboratory operations, including inventory management, and procurement of laboratory supplies and consumables. • Technical Development & Equipment Maintenance: Be responsible for the technical development, routine maintenance, and troubleshooting of laboratory equipment to ensure optimal functionality. • Laboratory Safety & Compliance: Ensure adherence to best practices and safety protocols in the laboratory to maintain a secure research environment • Animal Research & Handling: Maintain a nude mice colony and independently perform animal experiments, including minor surgical procedures, injections, and collection of blood and organs. Conduct chick embryo chorioallantoic membrane (CAM) tumor growth assays. • Cell Culture & Functional Assays: Perform experiments involving tissue culture and related assays, including cell viability, proliferation, apoptosis, migration, invasion, angiogenesis, and colony growth assays. • Molecular & Biochemical Techniques: Conduct general biochemistry and molecular biology experiments, such as RNA extraction, PCR, Western blotting, immunocytochemistry, and ELISA.Minimum QualificationMaster’s degree in a relevant biomedical discipline.Preferred Qualification
