Research Associate

Position Information Job Title Research Associate (Temporary) Department Internal Medicine - 31510 Pay Grade Job Category Temporary Job Summary A temporary Research Associate position is available in the Department of Internal Medicine at East Tennessee State University. The successful candidate will work closely on a funded project related to cancer research that relies on cellular and molecular techniques for cancer-focused studies, including cancer cell culture, PCR, flow cytometry, immunoblotting, confocal microscopy, Plasmid transfection and transformation, cloning, and others. Job duties will consist of: * Participate in hypothesis development and experiment design.
* Conduct literature searches and summarize information in a proper format for studies
* Manage cell line and tissue inventories.
* Extract DNA, RNA, and protein samples for downstream studies.
* Handle and process a variety of specimens, such as tumor tissues.
* Assist in machine maintenance and operation.
* Run tests, evaluate procedures, and create and record standard experimental procedures. Contingent upon grant funding. ETSU is committed to ensuring that our students, faculty, and staff are valued and work in an environment of openness and acceptance. ETSU is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Disclaimer: The Job Summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of work individuals perform in this classification. It is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Management reserves the right to revise the job or require different tasks to be performed as assigned to reflect changes in the position. Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required Qualifications * Bachelor's degree or higher in Biological Sciences or related areas. Preferred Qualifications Salary Posting Detail Information Posting Number SS01339P Is this position subject to a criminal background check? No Is any part of the funding for this posting coming from a grant or outside funding source? Yes Open Date 06/01/2023 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants