The candidate will be involved in conducting research in two projects on top of minor projects in the laboratory. In the first project he/she will study the mechanism of prooncogenic functions of cellular oncoproteins in the initiation and progression of lung and colon cancers. These proteins are usually upregulated in several cancers, and their upregulation is associated with worse survival. He/she will conduct research using in vitro and in vivo experiments to determine how abrogating these signaling in lung and colon cancers will decrease tumorigenicity and metastasis and will sensitize tumors to chemotherapy. He/she will also investigate the effects of these proteins on changes in immune profile, which may play a role in tumorigenicity. In the second project the candidate will be working on repurposing a drug in colon cancer and understanding its mechanism of function. He/she will determine the downstream effector pathways of this drug in cell proliferation, apoptosis, migration, invasion, and finally tumorigenicity in vivo. The alterations in lung and colon cancers in tumor microenvironment and the immune landscape after treating with the drug in vivo will be determined using omics-based experiments.

As a Researcher Assistant, you will contribute to the daily operations of research projects under the close supervision of experienced researchers. This role involves performing standard research tasks, including sample processing, basic data analysis, and maintaining accurate records. Your support will be crucial in helping senior team members execute complex protocols and ensuring the smooth functioning of the lab. Depending on the research focus, this position may involve research collaborator contact, research animal contact, and/or specimens.

Duties and Responsibilities:

- Perform experiments in accordance with guidelines

- Order materials for lab work with animals

- Troubleshoot equipment

- Perform other duties as assigned

Salary range: $16.50 - $26.80 per hour

Associate's degree in a related field OR High School diploma or GED and two (2) years of related experience required. Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement.

Previous lab experience, Cancer biology degree preferred.