Scheduled Hours

40

Position Summary

The Verma lab in the Department of Oncology is seeking a Research Technician II to assist in data analyses. Our group studies the causes and consequences of the DNA damage response in cancer. More specifically, our interests include: understanding the molecular mechanisms dictating responses to chemotherapeutics that target DNA damage, decoding how cancer cells deal with challenges to DNA replication, and identifying the endogenous DNA lesions that fuel genomic instability in BRCA-mutant cancers. Our research integrates cutting-edge functional genomic approaches with various other molecular, cell biology and computational tools. This is a great opportunity to learn about the fundamentals of cancer biology in a highly supportive environment. Enthusiasm for science, good organization and communication skills are a must.

Assists with the technical aspects of studies and experiments, including documentation and preparation of materials. Assists with the bioinformatic analyses aspects of data derived from various functional genomic studies, including RNA-seq, ChIP-seq and saturation mutagenesis.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

For more information on the lab, please visit https://www.vermalab.org/ 

• Assists with research studies, experiments and assays, including collection of data, preparation of solutions and setup and maintenance of equipment.

• Performs data entry and maintains data files on research.

• Prepares tissue cultures, reagents, probe tests, etc.

• Complies with established safety procedures and maintains required documentation on laboratory and specimen conditions.

• Ensures lab conditions and equipment are properly cleaned and maintained in accordance with established procedures.

• Assists with general lab maintenance and cleaning.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Applicant Special Instructions

Ability to provide two independent letters of recommendation from research mentors upon request.

Working Conditions:

• This position works in a laboratory environment with potential exposure to biological and chemical hazards. 

• The individual must be physically able to wear protective equipment and to provide standard care to research animals.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Required Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.

Certifications:

No specific certification is required for this position.

Work Experience:

No specific work experience is required for this position.

Skills:

Not Applicable

Driver's License:

A driver's license is not required for this position.

More About This Job

Preferred Qualifications

• DeSeq, Hisat, Seurat.
• The ideal candidate will have up to one year of experience in a laboratory setting.

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor's degree - Bioinformatics, Bachelor's degree - Computational Biology

Certifications:

No additional certification beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.

Work Experience:

No additional work experience beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.

Skills:

Algorithms, Bash (Programming Language), Bioconductor, Biopython, Communication, Data Analysis in R, Detailed Reports, Ggplot, Laboratory Instrumentation, Laboratory Research, Pandas (Software), Perl Programming, Programming Tools, Python (Programming Language), Python Matplotlib, Python Numpy, R-Studio, Scikit-Learn, Shell Scripting, Software Program, Unix, Working Independently

Grade

R06-H

Salary Range

$16.92 - $26.44 / Hourly

The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the departmen