Pharmacology Research Assistant - Cancer Therapy Lab

Ferris State University College of Business; Big Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Ferris State University is seeking a Pharmacology Research Assistant (Student Position) in the College of Pharmacy. The student will support cancer research under a Ferris Research Grant and will work on combination therapy strategies to overcome resistance in pancreatic cancer.

The role includes designing protocols, performing cell-based assays, maintaining lab notes, and participating in weekly meetings with the PI.

Qualifications

• Must be a current Ferris State University student majoring in Forensic Biology, Biotechnology, or Biochemistry.
• Experience with laboratory record keeping is preferred.
• Interest in pharmacology and cancer biology is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Design and revise laboratory protocols.
• Assist in cell-based assay development.
• Maintain laboratory notes and communicate with the PI.
• Attend weekly lab meetings.
• Conduct literature review and data extraction.
• Analyze data and summarize results.

Skills

Lab protocols

Cell assays

Lab notebook

Team collaboration

Literature review

Data analysis

Education

Ferris State University student - Forensic Biology/Biotechnology/Biochemistry

Job description

Ferris State University is seeking a Pharmacology Research Assistant (Student Position) in the College of Pharmacy. The student will support cancer research under a Ferris Research Grant and will work on combination therapy strategies to overcome resistance in pancreatic cancer.

The role includes designing protocols, performing cell-based assays, maintaining lab notes, and participating in weekly meetings with the PI.