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The Zheng laboratory is working to decipher the molecular alterations in metabolic regulation and signal transduction that drives cancer, with a focus on melanoma. Our goal is to translate these findings into personalized targeted and immunotherapies, contributing to finding cures for melanoma.

About the Role

Working under direct supervision, the Research Associate II performs routine and increasingly complex laboratory tasks, procedures, and develops technical expertise in one or more areas relevant to research projects. The incumbent will participate in research activities involving all aspects of the research process, to include, but not limited to; investigation, technical, testing/validation of results, and report findings. The Research Associate will perform a variety of routine experimental protocols and procedures to support the objectives of laboratory research projects. The RA II member will observe and follow safety standards and procedures, assist in preparation of data for publication and/or presentation at scholarly meetings, and assist in general laboratory maintenance. This position does not have supervisory responsibilities and will not be responsible for generating grant funds.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assists in the design of new complex or unusual protocols and techniques.
• Keeps accurate and detailed records of experiments and results, and assist in identifying and troubleshooting of unexpected results.
• Orders laboratory supplies and supports laboratory operations.
• Maintains lab equipment and related records and may coordinate use of lab equipment.
• Assists in the operation of specialized equipment, as required by the area of research.
• Orients research laboratory assistants or lower level research associates and undergraduate student researchers on day-to-day lab operations and routine procedures.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a Science related field.
• 1 year of research laboratory experience in Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, or cancer research.