Working title:

LAB RESEARCH SPECIALIST -BREAST CANCER CELL BIOLOGY

Official title:

RESEARCH SPECIALIST(T16DN) or ASSOC RESEARCH SPEC(T16FN)

Degree and area of specialization:

BS in biology, biochemistry, or related sciences is required.

Minimum number of years and type of relevant work experience:

One or more years experience in laboratory research is required. Prior experience in molecular biology techniques is strongly preferred. The successful applicant must be detail oriented and have excellent organizational, time-management and interpersonal skills.

Principal duties:

The research specialist will help setup and facilitate research in a new laboratory focused on breast cancer cell biology. The aim of the research is to probe function of protein kinases through chemical biology, and to evaluate their potential as therapeutic cancer targets. Principal duties will include molecular cloning, PCR, mutagenesis, and plasmid preparation. The specialist will also organize and restock supplies and help maintain laboratory compliance. A talented specialist interested in broadening skills may also participate in experiments involving cell culture, transfection, siRNA, FACS, and fluorescent microscopy. Additionally, the specialist will attend laboratory meetings and may be called on to train student hourly employees and perform other work-related duties.

The research specialist is expected to follow the policies, procedures, guidelines, and standards for excellence and professionalism established by the UWCCC and the University of Wisconsin. Additionally, this position will assure that all clinical and laboratory research activity adheres to the Code of Federal Regulations and ICH guidelines.

TO ENSURE CONSIDERATION

Application must be received by: AUGUST 15, 2008

HOW TO APPLY:

Unless another application procedure has been specified above, please send resume and cover letter referring to Position Vacancy Listing #59666 to