Research Technician term

Kent State; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research institution in the United Kingdom seeks a full-time Research Technician to coordinate cancer-related preclinical studies. The successful candidate will execute studies in cancer immunotherapy, analyze related data, and collaborate within a dynamic research team. Applicants should have a bachelor's degree in biology or chemistry, excellent communication skills, and experience with laboratory animals. This role offers competitive salary and benefits.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Willingness and ability to work with small animals (mice).
• Valid U.S. driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Measure and evaluate tumor growth in experimental animals.
• Culture mouse and human cancer cell lines.
• Collect and analyze data from experiments.

Skills

Laboratory Experience

Data Collection

Molecular Biology

Western Blot

Statistical Software

Education

Bachelors degree in biology or chemistry

Tools

SPSS

Stata

Job description

Job Title

Research Technician

Physical Location

Kent Campus - Kent OH

Salary

$14.28 / $29702 (hourly / salaried) - $16.60 / $34519 (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. 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

• Bachelors 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. drivers 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 ().

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 State University is a Smoke-Free Tobacco-Free University effective July 1 2017. Smoking and tobacco use are not permitted on any of Kent States campuses or other locations and properties that are owned operated or leased by Kent State both domestic and international. For additional details visit 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.

Required Experience :

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Key Skills

Laboratory Experience,Spss,Data Collection,DNA Isolation,Stata,Biochemistry,Qualitative Research Interviewing,Research Experience,Statistical Software,Molecular Biology,Research Laboratory Experience,Western Blot

Employment Type

Full-Time

Experience

years

Vacancy

1