Senior Research Technologist - Neurosurgery
Senior Research Technologist - Neurosurgery
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Job Description
Independently sets up and performs experiments and procedures in support of lab goals and grant commitments (e.g. assays cell/tissue culture animal studies etc.. Contributes to the planning design and modification of studies and experiments in the research lab setting. Monitors results reports unusual outcomes and suggests modifications. Collects enters summarizes and analyzes data. May oversee and assist with the training of residents fellows and temporary lab personnel in lab techniques. Works with minimal supervision and performs assignments independently as discussed and approved by Principal Investigator.
Location: Kellen Building
Lab Overview:
Sr. Research Technologist position available in Dr. Gelareh Zadehs research laboratory. Gelareh Zadeh M.D. Ph.D. is a leading neurosurgeon scientist specializing in neurooncology specifically gliomas and meningiomas. The focus areas of her research are as follows:
Meningiomas. Dr. Zadehs research investigates the genetic and epigenetic drivers of meningiomas aiming to enhance diagnosis prognosis and treatment strategies. She leads international consortia and utilizes large biobank resources for comprehensive genomic analyses.
Neurofibromatosis and Schwannomatosis. Dr. Zadehs studies on NF1/NF2related tumors and schwannomas aim to uncover new gene variants and potential therapeutic targets.
Tumor microenvironment. Focusing on how hypoxia and metabolic changes influence tumor behavior and treatment resistance Dr. Zadeh seeks to improve understanding and therapeutic approaches for glioblastoma and other aggressive tumors.
Liquid biopsy. Dr. Zadeh is pioneering the use of cellfree circulating tumor DNA methylation profiling in patients plasma and CSF as a noninvasive biomarker to predict tumor behavior and response to therapy in central nervous system tumors.
Imaging biomarkers. Dr. Zadeh is focused on utilizing and incorporating imaging features with molecular markers using artificial intelligence to identify imaging biomarkers of tumor progression and patient outcome.
Mouse models. Dr. Zadeh has developed mouse models appropriate for studying gliomas that can be leveraged to perform preclinical testing of the newly discovered biomarkers.
Translational research. Dr. Zadeh is committed to translating research findings into clinical practice. She leads early and latephase clinical trials and engages in collaborative research to streamline the application of scientific discoveries to patient care.
Qualifications
Qualifications:
Requires bachelors degree in biology chemistry or other relevant science with 4 years of research laboratory experience. Masters degree in biology chemistry or other relevant science preferred.
Preferred Qualifications:
Adept with molecular biology tissue culture and immunohistochemistry techniques
Excellent skills for multitasking and working under pressure
Willingness to work with animals. Training for animal work will be provided as needed.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
