What are the responsibilities and job description for the Research Technician position at Tcrcure Biopharma Corp?
About TCRCure Biopharma Corp.:
TCRCure Biopharma is a clinical-stage biotechnology startup with a global focus to provide personalized cancer immunotherapies. Our product team of scientists and engineers leverage their expertise in TCR repertoire analysis, high-throughput TCR cloning, cell and gene therapy to deliver “patient-first immunotherapy.” We are passionate about our technology and we need YOUR help to transform our ideas into cures.
Job Description:
Currently, our research team in Research Triangle Park is seeking a highly motivated Research Technician, in vivo immunopharmacology. The position will work closely with project scientists to design and execute immune-oncology-related mouse studies to evaluate novel cancer therapies. The position will assist in preparing technical reports and presentations to illustrate and explain experiments, data, and conclusions.
Responsibilities include but not limited to:
- Build and maintain syngeneic, xenograft, PDX, and orthotopic mouse cancer models
- Perform mouse in vivo animal procedures, including dosing animals by various routes (e.g. intravenous, intraperitoneal, subcutaneous), blood collection, and measuring tumors by calipers
- Mouse necropsy and tissue sampling
- Tissue processing and flow cytometry
- Cell culture and maintenance
- DNA extraction and qPCR
- Data recording, data analysis, reporting and interpretation
· Contribute to overall vivarium organization and IACUC protocol
Qualifications and Skills:
- B.S./M.S. in Biological Sciences or a related scientific discipline
- Experience with animal handling, sampling, and dosing required
- Proficiency with standard software and statistical analysis is preferred (e.g. Microsoft Office, Graph Pad Prism)
- Understand the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) guidelines and policies
- High self-motivation, outstanding organizational and communication skills and collaborative skills
Benefits:
• Competitive salary, medical, dental, vision, and retirement benefit programs.
• Work at the leading edge of cancer therapy and witness products you develop transform the lives of patients.
To Apply:
TCRCure Biopharma provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. TCRCure Biopharma complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Salary : $50,000 - $60,000