Research Assistant Entry - Lab of Dr. Wang and Dr. Yang

Job Details

The Yang Lab focuses on liquid biopsy research and longitudinal monitoring of cancer progression. The Yang lab is seeking a highly motivated candidate with a background in molecular/cellular biology/cancer genetics, genomics, biomarkers, and related fields, to work at the interface of cancer biology and cancer genomics. The successful candidate will lead projects on the characterization of human cancers, perform experiments characterizing circulating tumor cells and circulating tumor DNAs in clinical samples, and carry out analyses linking findings in the tumor genome and epigenome to patient outcomes.

Potential projects include but are not limited to the generation of novel multi-omic datasets of various cancer types. Approaches utilized include single-cell sequencing of circulating tumor cells, exosomes, circulating tumor DNA, biochemistry and bioinformatics.

Job Description

1 Performs a variety of analytical and technical laboratory experiments, analysis and other duties as required in the study, research work following established methods as well as developing new procedures and protocols.
2. Presents findings of ongoing research at lab meetings, research progress seminars, professional meetings and conferences.
3. Conducts literature searches, writes, and contributes to publication of research.
4. Researches in the laboratory under the direction of the principal investigator.

Bachelor's Required.
2+ years’ experience or Master’s degree, no required experience

Work Shift

Workday Day (United States of America)

Worker Sub Type

Regular

Employee Entity

Thomas Jefferson University

Primary Location Address

951 Locust Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University, home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students.