Research Assistant, Center for Cell Reprogramming - Georgetown University Medical Center
- Employer
- Georgetown University
- Location
- Washington D.C
- Closing date
- Aug 22, 2019
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- Industry
- Education
- Function
- Analyst, Medical Doctor and Physician, Research
- Hours
- Full Time
- Career Level
- Experienced (Non-Manager)
Job Details
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Research Assistant, Center for Cell Reprogramming - Georgetown University Medical Center
The Research Assistant is r esponsible for carrying out experiments related to cancer research projects, especially generation and maintenance of patient-derived conditionally reprogrammed cells and 3D organoid cultures. S/he interacts with PI and other research faculty as well as with postdoctoral fellows and students. Reporting directly to the co-Investigator, Dr. Xuefeng Liu, the Research Assistant has additional duties that include but are not limited to:
- Performs cellular and molecular biology techniques including DNA and RNA isolation, Western Blotting, Immunofluorescence, Immunoprecipitation, transfection/infection of plasmids, and qPCR.
- Handles the generation and maintenance of patient-derived cell lines and organoid cultures, including the selection and maintenance of stable clones.
- Shares the responsibility with other lab members in maintaining lab computers, software, printers, laboratory equipment as well as helping in washing and autoclaving glassware.
- Keeps record of all experiments, results, and interpretation of data in laboratory notebook.
Qualifications
- Masters of Science in Biomedical or biology
- One year lab experience
- Proficiency in excel, word, powerpoint, statistical analysis, photoshop or equivalent is a plus
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.
- Website
- http://www.georgetown.edu/
- Telephone
- 2026872008
- Location
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37th & O Streets, NW
Suite 1200A
Washington
DC
20057
US
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