The Merchant Lab studies ways in which the immune system can be harnessed to treat cancer.  The ideal applicant will have had experience with cell culture of T cells, flow cytometry, microscopy,  gene editing, and animal models of cancer.  We apply cutting edge single cell and spatial methods to study immune cells in the tumor so experience with bioinformatics and using R or Python would also be an asset.   Since our focus is very translational, we are a great lab for applicants with long term goals of entering medical school or bio-medical PhD programs.  Many former members of the lab have gone on to medical/graduate school, and we offer opportunities to present at national meetings and be first author on publications. 

Working under direct supervision, the Research Associate II performs routine and increasingly complex laboratory tasks and procedures and develops technical expertise in one or more areas relevant to research projects. The Research Associate II 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 Associate will perform a variety of routine experimental protocols and procedures to support the objectives of laboratory research projects. The Associate will observe and comply with 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

• Performs a variety of increasingly complex experimental protocols and procedures and assist 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.
• Assists in preparation of data for publication and/or presentation at scholarly meetings.
• Observes and complies with safety standards and procedures.
• Orients research laboratory assistants or lower level research associates and undergraduate student researchers on day-to-day lab operations and routine procedures.

Requirements:

• Bachelors in Science Related Field
• 1 year of Research laboratory experience required.