Research Associate I - Shiao Lab - Radiation Oncology - (Los Angeles, CA)

Working under direction of Dr. Stephen Shiao, the Research Associate II performs a variety of routine experimental protocols and procedures to support the objectives of 1 or more laboratory research projects in a specific area of research. Assists in general laboratory activities, including maintenance of reagents and stocking of supplies. Files and monitors documents. Keeps accurate and detailed records of experiments and results. Assists in the operation of specialized equipment and machinery. Observes safety standards and procedures. The Research Assistant II will be able to perform routine cellular, micro- and molecular biology procedures including, but not limited to Western, Northern blot, DNA/RNA, PCR, protein extraction, cell culture, Immunohistochemistry, and staining. Essential duties for this position include mice colony maintenance and genotyping. Research Associate I needs to maintain mice colony with instructions from the PI and perform routine genotyping of mice.