Job Title:

Research Technician

 Kent Campus - Kent, OH

Salary:

  $14.28/$29,702 (hourly/salaried) - $16.60/$34,519 (hourly/salaried)

Basic Function:

The Department of Biological Sciences at Kent State University seeks a full time Research Technician to coordinate preclinical studies in the area of cancer immunotherapy as part of a project funded by the Department of Defense Congressionally-Directed Research Program in Breast Cancer.

Additional Basic Function – if applicable:

The technician will contribute to science-based decision making to leading to the development of new modes of therapy for cancer. The successful candidate will coordinate and execute both in vitro and in vivo studies in the area of cancer immunology and will collect and analyze data stemming from these studies. The candidate will join a dynamic, supportive research group with opportunities for collaboration across disciplines and a desire to improve the way cancer is treated.  GKOSKI@KENT.EDU, HTTPS://WWW.KENT.EDU/CAS/NEWS/INNOVATIVE-IMMUNOTHERAPY-SHOWS-PROMISE-EARLY-CLINICAL-TRIAL-BREAST-CANCER

Examples of Duties:

Duties/essential functions may include, but not be limited to, the following: 

Examples of duties. 

• Measure and evaluate tumor growth in experimental animals.
• Culture mouse and human cancer cell lines.
• Vaccinate and supply other immunotherapy agents to experimental animals and evaluate responses.
• Perform various immunoassays using materials obtained from laboratory animals or cultured cells.
• Collect, enter and analyze data from experiments.

Additional Examples of Duties – if applicable:

Minimum Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in biology or chemistry, with coursework or experience in statistics.
• Strong interpersonal and written communication skills
• Ability and motivation to cultivate a supportive and safe work environment
• Effective at working both independently and as a member of a team
• Familiarity with Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point.
• Excellent organization skills.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license
• Willingness and ability to work with small animals (mice).

License/Certification:

Knowledge Of:

Skill In:

Ability To:

Preferred Qualifications – if applicable:

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience and facility in working with laboratory animals (mice).
• Adept at tissue culture and aseptic technique.
• Competency in data management.
• Proficiency in common laboratory techniques such as microscopy, western blotting, ELISA, and flow cytometry.

Assessments:

Asterisk (*) indicates knowledge, skills, abilities which require assessments

Working Conditions / Physical Requirements:

Special Instructions Summary:

Applicants should send a cover letter, resume or curriculum vitae, and the names and contact information for two references to Gary K. Koski (gkoski@kent.edu).

Additional Information:

Must pass a security check.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

For official job descriptions, visit www.kent.edu/hr. 

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Disclaimer:

The intent of this description is to illustrate the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and should not be interpreted to describe all the specific duties and responsibilities that may be required in any particular position. Directly related experience/education beyond the minimum stated may be substituted where appropriate at the discretion of the Appointing Authority. Kent State University reserves the right to revise or change job duties, job hours, and responsibilities.