Summary

A Staff Scientist position is immediately available at Dr. Xiang “Shawn” Zhang Laboratory in Lester and Sue Smith Breast Center. The research program of Zhang Laboratory focuses on breast cancer metastasis & tumor immunology. We are interested in the roles of various stromal and immune cells in breast cancer progression & metastasis. We aim to delineate cross-talks between stromal/immune cells and tumor cells in various microenvironments, and understand how such cross-talks contribute to diverse metastatic behaviors of breast cancer. 

Job Duties

• Prepare and conduct laboratory research experiments
• Collect, compile and analyze data
• May participate in the development of grant budgets; oversees expenditures of grant monies; performs accounting functions; produces expenditure reports
• Select, evaluate and apply techniques used in routine research
• Oversight of Lab Maintenance: Consults with faculty to determine equipment purchase priorities based on budget, condition of existing equipment, and scheduled laboratory activities
• Facilitate program project applications with Breast Center as primary contact
• Attend research seminars/meetings, and read/digest relevant literatures to obtain a relatively deep understanding of program project-related research topics within a defined timeframe
• Organize meetings among principle investigators, trainees, and other research staff to prepare program project applications
• Perform other job related duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Doctoral Degree. Experience may not be substituted in lieu of degree.
• Three years of post doctoral research experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ph.D degree in biochemistry, molecular biology, cell biology, genetics or related areas 
• Must be highly motivated and passionate for pursuing scientific areas
• Experience in mouse genetics, histology, molecular and cellular biology 
• Experience with ex vivo models of metastasis will be a strong plus
• Must be a teamplayer and work well within a group. Cross-training and transparency among the admin team is encouraged and practiced.