POSITION OBJECTIVE

Working under moderate supervision, the Research Assistant 1 will perform experimental tasks within the “Cancer Evolution Lab” at Case Western Reserve University. Experiments will use quantitative DNA barcoding and multiplexed genome-engineering in mice to understand lung cancer progression and drug response. This position will be primarily responsible for collaboratively performing laboratory experiments at the bench, assisting laboratory staff and sharing laboratory maintenance responsibilities. The research assistant will be directly supervised by the principal investigator. This position will work with animals.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

NONESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Perform other duties as assigned. (<1%)

CONTACTS

Department: Daily contact with research scientists, post-doctoral fellows and laboratory principal investigator to maintain workflow and discuss research.

University: Frequent contact with other departments and collaborator groups to share information.

External: Limited or no contact with vendors to exchange information.

Students: Daily contact with student employees and graduate students to maintain workflow.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

This position has no direct supervision of staff employees.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Experience: Bachelor’s degree in science and 0 to 1 year of experience or Associate's degree in an approved biotechnology program and 0 to 2 years of experience required.

REQUIRED SKILLS 

WORKING CONDITIONS

General laboratory environment. May have exposure to chemical, animal, and blood borne pathogen hazards. Mandatory laboratory safety training will be provided. Required personal protective equipment includes a standard lab coat, gloves and safety glasses when appropriate.

Case Western Reserve University’s animal facilities are accredited by the Association for the Assessment and Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care (AAALAC) and is managed according to the “Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals” appropriate Federal Animal Welfare Regulations, and the Public Health Service “Policy on the Humane Care and Use of Laboratory Animals.” This position, and all animal research personnel, are subject to internal compliance to School of Medicine Animal Resource Center Standard Operating Procedures and to compliance regulations of the Animal Welfare Act, Public Health Service Policy, AAALAC guidelines, the State of Ohio Veterinary Practice Act, Federal Drug Enforcement Administration regulatory guidelines, US Food and Drug Administration Center for Veterinary Medicine regulations

In employment, as in education, Case Western Reserve University is committed to Equal Opportunity and Diversity.  Women, veterans, members of underrepresented minority groups, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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Case Western Reserve University provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities.  Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the Office of Equity at 216-368-3066 to request a reasonable accommodation.  Determinations as to granting reasonable accommodations for any applicant will be made on a case-by-case basis.

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