| Title: | Laboratory Manager |
|---|---|
| ID: | 736 |
| Department: | College of Arts and Sciences |
| Location: | UDC- Main Campus Van Ness Campus – NW |
Number of Vacancies: 1
Area of Consideration: Open to the Public
Employment Status: full time, temporary
Pay Plan, Series & Grade: Grade 8, Steps 5-8
Salary Range: $56,504.00-$62,137.00
Closing Date: February 20, 2016
Location: Van Ness Campus, Washington, DC
Brief Description of Duties
Administer and coordinate the multiple projects underway in the Cancer Research Laboratory. Would entail managing and conducting experiments in characterizing molecular targets for cancer diagnosis, prognosis, and therapy. Expected to be able to build and test specific hypothesis. Experiment details for lab include being able to isolate proteins and analysis by SDS page and Western blotting, and also performance of Q-PCR for detection of mRNA and miRNA. Performance details for the lab include a general maintenance of the lab and ordering of supplies, and other performance related duties that may be assigned.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Manage and coordinate multiple projects in the lab
- Isolate proteins and analyze by SDS page and Western blotting
- Perform Q-PCR for detection of mRNA and miRNA
- General maintenance of the lab and ordering of supplies
OTHER DUTIES:
For performance of lab additional related duties may be assigned as need arises
Required Qualifications
- Master’s Degree in Biochemistry, Cell Biology or related discipline with experience in managing a cancer laboratory and working in the area of cancer research.
- Knowledge about underlying principles of various cancer research methods
- Operating various laboratory equipment such as centrifuges, PCR machine, spectrophotometers, gel apparatus etc.
- Perform various assays for cell proliferation, cell cycle, apoptosis, Immunocytochemistry, Western Blotting, PCR, QPCR
- Protein biochemistry techniques such as SDS-PAGE, western blotting, etc.
- Ability to interpret scientific data and/or results
- Experience in working in the area of microRNAs is highly desirable
Information to Applicant
Condition of Employment: This is a sponsored program appointment. The duration of this appointment is subject to grant fund availability.
Employment Benefits: Selectee will be eligible for health and life insurance, annual (vacation) and sick leave and will be covered under the University of the District of Columbia’s retirement plan (TIAA-CREF).
Equal Opportunity Employer: All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to actual or perceived actual race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, marital status, personal appearance, genetic information, familial status, source of income, status as a victim of an intrafamily offense, place of residence or business, or status as a covered veteran, as provided for and to the extent required by District and Federal statutes and regulations.
Notice of Non-Discrimination: In accordance with the D.C. Human Rights Act of 1977, as amended, D.C. Official Code, Section 2-1401.01 et. seq., (Act) the University of the District of Columbia does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived actual race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, marital status, personal appearance, genetic information, familial status, source of income, status as a victim of an intrafamily offense, place of residence or business, or status as a covered veteran, as provided for and to the extent required by District and Federal statutes and regulations. Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination which is also prohibited by the Act. In addition, harassment based on any of the above protected categories is prohibited by the Act. Discrimination in violation of the Act will not be tolerated. Violators will be subject to disciplinary action.
Veterans Preference: Applicants claiming veteran's preference must submit official proof at the time of application.
Drug-Free Workplace: Pursuant to the requirements of the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, the individual selected to fill this position will, as a condition of employment, be required to notify his/her immediate supervisor, in writing, not later than five (5) days after conviction of any criminal drug statute occurring in the workplace.
Background Investigation: Employment with the University of the District of Columbia is contingent upon a satisfactory background investigation. The determination of a "satisfactory background investigation" is made at the sole discretion of the University of the District of Columbia. The University may refuse to hire a finalist, rescind an offer of employment to a finalist or review and may terminate the employment of a current employee based on the results of a background investigation.
Disposition of Resume: Resumes received outside the area of consideration and/or after the closing date will not be given consideration. You must resubmit your resume to receive consideration for any subsequent advertised position vacancies. For the purpose of employment, resumes are not considered job applications. Therefore, if selected for employment a UDC application will be required.
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Contact Information: All inquiries related to employment and job applications should be directed to UDC Office of Human Resources at (202) 274-5020.
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