Summary

The Echeverria laboratory studies molecular evolution of triple negative breast cancer (TNBC) therapy resistance and metastasis. The focus of the lab is to delineate the metabolic and molecular evolution of TNBC using state-of-the art patient-derived xenograft mouse models and in vitro mouse- and patient-derived organoids. The lab utilizes functional genomics approaches, single-cell technologies, multiplexed tissue imaging, and metabolomics with the ultimate goal of combating tumor evolution to improve the lives of women living with TNBC.

Job Duties

• Independently carry out research projects in or related to the above mentioned field
• Prepare and conduct laboratory research experiments
• Collect, compile and analyze data
• May participate in the development of grant budgets; oversee expenditures of grant monies; perform accounting functions; produce expenditure reports
• Select, evaluate and apply techniques used in routine research
• Oversight of Lab Maintenance: Consult 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
• Participate in the discussion, take notes at research meetings and draft administrative and research proposals accordingly
• Help set up time lines for all components, monitor the progress of each component and ensure that deadlines are met
• Help edit each component to improve integration, and ensure uniformity of format, terminology, etc
• Coordinate with grant management to ensure timely submission of program projects
• Manage up to three program project applications at a time
• Manage program projects after funded: organize periodical research meetings among all investigators; participate in the discussion and take notes during the meetings; help draft progress reports
• 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

• A Ph.D degree in biochemistry, molecular biology, cell biology, genetics or related areas.
• 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.