Laboratory Assistant- School of Medicine, Medical Oncology

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Description

The Laboratory Assistant will join the Kudelka Laboratory of Functional Glycobiology, led by Matthew Kudelka, MD, PhD. Our laboratory seeks to understand how glycans coordinate tissue function and how their disruption drives diseases, including cancer. We use a combination of cell culture, mouse models, and human samples to address these questions.

 

Learn more about our research here: Kudelka Laboratory

 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs routine laboratory and general clerical tasks necessary for daily operation of laboratory.
• Collects, prepares, cleans and stores glassware and other lab equipment.
• Stocks and prepares media, reagents, chemical solutions and stains.
• Maintains records and files.
• Sets up laboratory and research equipment as directed.
• Assists research and laboratory personnel with experiments and procedures.
• Performs related responsibilities as required.
• Employees in this classification may be required to work with, take specific precautions against and/or be immunized against potentially hazardous agents.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• One year of related experience.

Additional Details

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