The Kanakkanthara Laboratory at Mayo Clinic is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Research Technologist to join our team studying therapeutic vulnerabilities and drug resistance mechanisms in ovarian cancer.
Our research focuses on identifying actionable molecular mechanisms that drive tumor progression and therapy resistance with an emphasis on mitochondrial metabolism DNA damage response pathways and rational drug combinations.
This position offers an opportunity to work in a collaborative and translational research environment integrating molecular biology cancer cell biology and in vivo preclinical models.
Key Responsibilities
Maintain and perform experiments using human and murine cancer cell lines
Conduct molecular biology experiments including:
Western blotting
qPCR
Cloning and plasmid preparation
siRNA/shRNA transfections
Perform and assist with mouse studies including tumor implantation drug treatments and tissue collection
Process tumor samples for downstream analyses
Maintain accurate laboratory records and assist with data analysis
Manage laboratory inventory order supplies and reagents and track expenses
Assist in general laboratory organization equipment maintenance and compliance activities
Requires bachelors degree in biology chemistry other relevant science or an associates degree with 6 years of relevant laboratory experience. Must exhibit a solid understanding of lab techniques equipment and safety. Must have the ability to organize and carry out laboratory techniques independently and in a team setting. Experience with basic data analysis is required. This position requires demonstrated writing skills.
This vacancy is not eligible for sponsorship/ we will not sponsor or transfer visas for this position. Also Mayo Clinic DOES NOT participate in the F-1 STEM OPT extension program.
Required Experience:
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