Scientist I
Laboratory and Research
Full Time
Job Title
Scientist I
Requisition Number
RE47199
Working Title
Scientist I
Department Name
7H018:Toxicology and Cancer Biology
Work Location
Lexington, KY
Grade Level
44
Salary Range
$43,805-70,075/year
Type of Position
Staff
Position Time Status
Full-Time
Required Education
MS
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Required Related Experience
No experience required.
Required License/Registration/Certification
None
Physical Requirements
Lifting, pushing, or pulling of objects up to 50 lbs.; Standing for prolonged periods of time; Exposure to laboratory chemicals/fumes and reagents; burns/cuts/punctures.
Shift
Monday-Friday (8-5pm) with the possibility of evenings and weekends
Job Summary
The Department of Toxicology and Cancer Biology is looking to hire a Scientist I level position to work in the lab of Dr. Xiaoqi Liu. A successful candidate will have several years of laboratory experience.
This position will work with Dr. Liu on conducting and analyzing research data. Specifically, the candidate should have 4-5 years post-doctoral research experience on prostate cancer biology, especially mechanisms of drug resistance.
The candidate is also expected to be familiar with genome wide CRISPR-Cas9 screen to identify new targets whose expression affects the efficacy of therapy. The candidate will also perform extensive cell biology and molecular biology experiments on the daily basis. The candidate is expected to have prior experience with both genetically engineered mice and patient-derived xenograft models.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Experience in cellular biology research and analysis
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No
Preferred Education/Experience
PhD in biological science or related field
Deadline to Apply
09/19/2024
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