Research Investigator Sr.

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Posted Job Title

Research Investigator Sr.

Job Profile Title

Research Investigator, Senior

Job Description Summary

The Senior Research Investigator will study the immune system in animal models of cancer immunotherapy using in vitro assays as
well as in vivo PET and optical (fluorescence and bioluminescence) imaging. Experiments will require expertise in molecular biology
(DNA/RNA extraction and analysis, PCR, cloning, cell culture), training in animal procedures such as tail vein injections, and prior
experience with in vivo mouse tumor models (syngeneic and xenogeneic). The Senior Research Investigator will work independently
to manage research projects, design and perform experiments, analyze the data, and present the results.

Position contingent upon funding.

Job Description

Job Responsibilities

• The Senior Research Investigator will study the immune system in animal models of cancer immunotherapy using in vitro assays as well as in vivo PET and optical (fluorescence and bioluminescence) imaging. Experiments will require expertise in molecular biology (DNA/RNA extraction and analysis, PCR, cloning, cell culture), training in animal procedures such as tail vein injections, and prior experience with in vivo mouse tumor models (syngeneic and xenogeneic). The Senior Research Investigator will work independently to manage research projects, design and perform experiments, analyze the data, and present the results.

• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications

• Doctor of Medicine, Doctor of Philosophy, and 5 to 7 years of postdoctoral experience is required.