The Gomes Lab investigates how the biology of the patient affects cancer, spanning from cancer progression and therapy sensitivity to the development of systemic effects of cancer such as metastasis. Our overarching goal is to bring precision medicine full circle and account not only for the properties of the tumor but also the biology of the patient.

Position Highlights:

• Performs work under the direction of the Principal Investigator or higher-level laboratory personnel and will work both independently and as part of a team.
• Perform standard and investigative laboratory work in support of the laboratory’s ongoing research initiatives.
• Work in mammalian tissue culture and at the bench and will demonstrate proficiencies in cell-based assays and basic molecular biology, including RNA and DNA extraction, PCR, qPCR, cloning and Western blotting.

Ideal Candidate:

• Is proficient and can plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with others and communicates clearly verbally and in writing.
• Has experience performing general laboratory techniques
• Has experience or does not mind working with mouse models.

Responsibilities:

• Maintains laboratory equipment in a clean and working order, including coordinating instrument standardization documented by written report.
• Reorders stock laboratory supplies when depleted under appropriate supervision.
• Contributes to the preparation of manuscripts, grants, administrative and research compliance documents as directed by supervisor.
• Technically responsible for the collection, organization and permanent documentation of data in physical and electronic formats as directed by immediate supervisor.
• Responsible for data analysis using standardized procedures and protocols and under minimal supervision.
• Participate and present data in lab meetings and Departmental Seminars
• Perform other duties as required

 Credentials and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in science or related field required
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required.
• Hands-on research experience required