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Research Associate III
May 17, 2019 - June 19, 2019
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Research Associate III for the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine. Under the direction of the Principal Investigator (PI), the Research Associate IIIperforms specialized research activities and design and executes advanced experimental procedures independently or with minimal supervision in pathology laboratory. The Research Associate III works to develop novel hepatocytes able to be infected with hepatitis B and C viruses (HBV, HCV) for the study of underlying genetic and epigenetic events of HBV and HCV-induced hepatocellular carcinogenesis.
- Designs and performs diverse experimental models including small animal model to explore novel natural compounds and specific nanozymes.
- Designs and explores the possibility of vaccines targeting cell surface residing oncoproteins for hepatocellular carcinoma immunotherapy.
- Develops the fourth generation of GPC4-specific chimeric antigen receptor for hepatocellular carcinoma.
- Uses state of the art molecular technologies including two dimensional electrophoresis, western blot, recombinant DNA construction and mutagenesis, cell culture, DNA and RNA transfection among others.
- Works with the lab technician for operation and maintenance of experimental equipment.
- Analyzes data from experiments, prepares and publishes scientific manuscripts.
- Attends and participates in seminars.
- Must have extensive experience performing experimental research relevant to the field of hepatocellular carcinogenesis.
- Ability to work in a team environment and work independently.