Research Technician

Description

   
Duties and Responsibilities
The Anderson Laboratory at the Biodesign Institute at Arizona State University has an innovative research program focused on the development of immunodiagnostics and immunotherapies for cancer. Current projects involve diagnostic biomarkers and cancer vaccine development for  breast, ovarian, pancreatic, and HPV-associated cancers.  We have a position for a Research Technician who is motivated and self-reliant.  This position will include performing and analyzing molecular biology and immunology experiments.  This position will also be responsible for basic laboratory tasks such as ordering and organizing laboratory supplies and general laboratory and data upkeep.  

DAYS AND SCHEDULE: Monday-Friday 8:00AM-5:00PM
    
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in a field appropriate to the area of assignment; OR, Four years research experience appropriate to the area of assignment; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.   
    
Desired Qualifications
Experience in: DNA manipulation, cell culture, and flow cytometry   

Department Statement/Gen Info
The Center for Personalized Diagnostics is a newly created research discipline within the Biodesign Institute that focuses on personalized medicine. Promising advances in the area of personalized medicine have shown us that life-threatening diseases are as distinct in character as the individuals they afflict. The Virginia G. Piper Center for Personalized Diagnostics has been established with an eye toward overcoming the health care challenges posed by disease variance.  Our Center is developing new diagnostic tools to pinpoint the molecular manifestations of disease based on individual patient profiles. The strategy promises not only to improve therapeutic care, but also to greatly reduce treatment costs by allowing for early disease detection.

The Biodesign Institute at Arizona State University is focused on innovations that improve healthcare; provide renewable sources of energy and clean our environment; outpace the global threat of infectious disease; and enhance national security. Using a team approach that converges the biosciences with nanoscale engineering and advanced computing, the goal is to find solutions to complex global challenges and accelerate these discoveries to market. The institute also educates future scientists by providing hands-on laboratory research for more than 200 students each semester. More information about the Biodesign Institute may be found at: http://www.biodesign.asu.edu/
Background Check Statement
ASU conducts pre-employment screening for all positions which includes a criminal background check, verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications.   

Close Date
February 15, 2012  
    
Instructions to Apply
Application deadline is 11:59pm Arizona time on the day indicated.
 
REQUESTED MATERIAL MUST BE IN ONE ATTACHMENT.

Complete the required information and attach a single Word or PDF document, which includes:
     1. Cover letter
     2. Resume
     3. Three professional references (names, addresses and phone numbers)

Please include all employment information in month/year format (e.g., 6/88 to 8/94), job title, job duties and name of employer for each position. 

Resume should clearly illustrate how prior knowledge and experience meets the Minimum and Desired qualifications of this position.

Only electronic applications are accepted for this position. If you need assistance applying for this job, please contact our customer service center at 855-278-5081.

ASU does not pay candidates for travel expenses associated with interviewing, unless otherwise indicated by the department at the time of call for interview.

Instructions to Apply

To apply please go to www.asu.edu/asujobs/ click "Staff" see job id #27940