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Research Technician - Georgetown University Medical Center

Employer
Georgetown University
Location
Washington D.C
Closing date
Jul 23, 2019

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Education
Function
Analyst, Construction and Skilled Trades, Medical Doctor and Physician, Research
Hours
Full Time
Career Level
Experienced (Non-Manager)
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Job Details

Located in a historic neighborhood in the nation's capital, Georgetown offers rigorous academic programs, a global perspective, exciting ways to take advantage of Washington, D.C., and a commitment to social justice. Our community is a tight knit group of remarkable individuals interested in intellectual inquiry and making a difference in the world.

Requirements

The Research Technician position is for a full time role. The incumbent will be primarily based within the Lippman laboratory and be involved in handling and analyzing patient samples along with overseeing and performing laboratory experiments. Currently, Research Technician will be involved in two research projects with the following aims, which may evolve as projects evolve and additional funding is available:

Project 1
  • Aim 1: To analyze the molecular profiles/immunophenotypes of BCC and establish a prospective BCC biospecimen bank.
  • Aim 2: To establish spontaneous/syngeneic BCC murine models.
  • Aim 3: To investigate immunotherapy combination strategies that augment anti-tumor immunity in BCC models.


Project 2
  • Aim 1: To assess immune activity and biomarkers in patients with advanced melanoma treated with nivolumab/ipilimumab plus cabozantinib.
  • Aim 2: To determine if sequential dosing of cabozantinib with anti-PD-1 plus anti-CLTA-4 therapy will enhance anti-tumor immunity and responses in a syngeneic murine melanoma model.


Qualifications
  • BA/BS (or equivalent)
  • Prior laboratory experience (minimum 1 year) in cell culture, vitro assays, such as drug exposure and cell viability, and animal husbandry


Preferred qualifications
  • Additional degrees/experience
  • Prior training and/or laboratory experiencing in oncology and immunology
  • RNA/DNA extraction, quantification and preparation for gene expression and sequencing
  • PCR
  • Western blot
  • Elisa
  • Cancer cell culturing
  • siRNA, shRNA, and/or CRISPER
  • Flow cytometry
  • Tumor implantation in animal models, monitoring tumor changes/metastasis
  • Animal dosing of agents via oral gavage and intraperitoneal injection

Company

Founded in 1789, the same year the U.S. Constitution took effect, Georgetown University is the nation's oldest Catholic and Jesuit university. Georgetown today is a major student-centered, international, research university offering respected undergraduate, graduate and professional programs on its three campuses in Washington, DC.

Georgetown University is a leading employer in the Washington, DC metropolitan area and offers prospective employees an opportunity to work with the best and the brightest in a caring, diverse and intellectually stimulating campus environment. The University is world renowned for its academic and research programs which provide our faculty and staff with unprecedented career challenges and growth opportunities. Enjoy working with our students and professional colleagues who are proud of their accomplishments and strive to be leaders in their respective fields.

Georgetown University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to diversity in the workplace.
GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY OFFERS ATTRACTIVE BENEFITS, INCLUDING A TUITION ASSISTANCE PLAN.


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Company info
Website
Telephone
2026872008
Location
37th & O Streets, NW
Suite 1200A
 Washington
DC
20057
US
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