Epigenetics Researcher - Onsite & Flexible Schedule

Universities of Wisconsin; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The Researcher I position will work in the UW laboratory of the Principal Investigator Ryan Denu, M.D., Ph. D. at the UW Carbone Cancer Center and the Department of Medicine, Division of Hematology, Oncology and Bone Marrow Transplant.

The Ryan Denu Research Group focuses on understanding epigenetic and transcriptional regulation of sarcoma. We utilize patient-derived cell line and xenograft models and mouse models to study sarcoma. We employ epigenetic techniques (e.g.

Qualifications

• Experience with cell culture.
• Experience with molecular biology techniques (e.g. Western blotting, DNA and RNA extraction, gene expression analysis, molecular cloning).
• Experience using Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Conducts literature reviews, prepares reports and materials, and disseminates information to appropriate entities and assists with publications.
• Assists in developing grant applications and proposals to secure research funding.
• Identifies concerns and recommends solutions to leadership.
• Trains individuals and groups on equipment operations, research protocols, and techniques within a specialized laboratory or research area.
• Collects and analyzes basic research data, conducts experiments and interviews, and documents results according to established policies and procedures.
• Assists with the development of research methodologies and procedures.

Skills

Cell culture

Molecular biology

Office 365

Education

Master’s Degree

Job description

The Researcher I position will work in the UW laboratory of the Principal Investigator Ryan Denu, M.D., Ph. D. at the UW Carbone Cancer Center and the Department of Medicine, Division of Hematology, Oncology and Bone Marrow Transplant.

The Ryan Denu Research Group focuses on understanding epigenetic and transcriptional regulation of sarcoma. We utilize patient-derived cell line and xenograft models and mouse models to study sarcoma. We employ epigenetic techniques (e.g.