Researcher - The Pharmacotyping Resource (Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences)

The Researcher will work under the direction of Dr. Kristine Crews within Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences. The Pharmacotyping Resource is a translational laboratory with a strong emphasis on functional precision medicine and collaborative pharmacogenomics research that will translate to improving patient therapy. The resource uses a state-of-the-art fluorescence imaging platform to test drug sensitivity profiles (pharmacotyping) of a variety of pathologic tissues obtained from children with catastrophic diseases, with a focus on pediatric cancer. The Researcher will have the unique opportunity to support clinical testing that will influence patient care, as well as participate in the design and conduct of pharmacogenomics research studies.You will work as part of a talented interdisciplinary team of scientists. We are looking for a candidate who has at least two years of availability.

Strongly Preferred Qualifications and Skills:

• Familiarity with basic-level laboratory techniques, including cell culture.

• Demonstrated ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively as part of a team.

• Ability to think critically and creatively and ask scientific questions.

• Positive attitude and good interpersonal skills.

• Strong organizational techniques and the ability to handle a variety of tasks in a fast-paced environment.

• Experience with fluorescence microscopy is a plus.

Job Responsibilities:

• Process and perform daily testing on primary patient samples in a clinical research setting.

• Communicate with clinical research coordinators to collect patient samples, ensuring proper documentation and quality control.

• Assist in the research, development, and optimization of new assay methods to be used by the lab.

• Collaborate with scientists from other laboratories and institutions to design and carry out additional experiments.

• Maintain cell cultures.

• Maintain inventory of laboratory supplies and reagents.

• Prepare and present reports at lab meetings.

• Perform other related duties as required.

Minimum Education and/or Training:

• Bachelor's degree in relevant scientific area is required

Minimum Experience:

• No experience required

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