Research Assistant HSC

Title: Research Assistant HSC

Department Org: Dept. of Cell and Cancer Biology - 107500

Employee Classification: J2 - Salaried Part Time HSC

Bargaining Unit: Professional Staff Association

Primary Location: HSC C

Shift: 1

Posted Salary: Salary will commensurate with experience

Travel: True

Weekend/Holiday: True

Job Description:

Perform various general laboratory tasks in support of the principal investigator and other members of the research team. Must be motivated and capable of being trained to assist PI in new research projects.

Minimum Qualifications:

Masters degree in Biology or related discipline
Hands on experience in Cancer Biology, signal transduction pathways, transcriptional regulation and epigenetics
Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions
Ability to communicate in English
Proven ability to work independently

Preferred Qualifications:

A background in cancer research, bioinformatics and tumor microenvironment (TME) is a plus.
Self-motivated, general curiosity in science and a quick learner is a plus

Conditions of Employment:

To promote the highest levels of health and well-being, the University of Toledo campuses are tobacco-free. To further this effort, the University of Toledo Health Science Campus Medical Center is requiring candidates for employment to be nicotine-free. Pre-employment health screening requirements will include cotinine (nicotine) testing, as well as drug and other required health screenings for the position. With the exception of positions within University of Toledo Main Campus and the University of Toledo College of Medicine and Life Sciences, the employment offer is conditional upon successful completion of a cotinine test and Occupational Health clearance.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

The University of Toledo is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. The University of Toledo does not discriminate in employment, educational programs, or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, ancestry, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, military or veteran status, disability, familial status, or political affiliation.

The University is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty and staff committed to teaching and working in a multicultural environment and strongly encourages applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, dual-career professionals and covered veterans.

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Advertised: 16 Sep 2024 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 07 Oct 2024 Eastern Daylight Time