Researcher 3 - Comprehensive Cancer Center

• Participates in the research of the Cytogenetics Lab in collaboration with the Department of Pathology
• Conducts experiments and procedures in cytogenetics, molecular genetics, PCR applications, nick translation, tissue culture and growth of YACs and BACs
• Establishes new research methods
• Coordinates processing and analysis of research data
• Prepares research papers
• Maintains CLIA certification ensuring regulatory compliance
• Serves as consultant to the principal investigator

Education and Experience:

• Master's Degree required; Doctorate (desired)

• Completed additional graduate course work in genetics required

• Considerable research experience, preferably in cytogenetics, required

• Knowledge of molecular genetics and classical cytogenetics required including karyotyping

• Proficiency in FISH techniques required

• Experience in a progressively responsible administrative capacity desired

• Computer proficiency desired with knowledge of spreadsheet and presentation software applications

• Proficiency using web-based databases required

• Ability to work independently required.

Career Roadmap Framework:

Function: Research and Scholarship

Subfunction: Research

Band: Individual Contributor - Specialized

Level: S3 Senior