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A Research Associate II (RA II) position is immediately available in the laboratory of Dr. Yuman Fong. The Fong laboratory works with Oncolytic viruses. The RA II will directly work on oncolytic virus project, which involves construction of recombinant viruses as well as assessing safety and anti-tumor efficacy of different viral constructs in vitro and in mice. The RA II will perform a variety of research experiments under the guidance of academic supervisor, making innovative contributions pertaining to laboratory procedures. The RA II will typically consult with the academic supervisor on the scope and plan of a research project. The position requires a person to organize and plan techniques and be able to complete assigned experiments in a timely manner.
This position requires experience in both in vitro and in vivo (mouse) models. Commonly used skills in the Fong Laboratory include tissue culture, recombinant virus construction, immune assays, cytotoxic assay, mouse models of cancer, testing safety and anti-tumor efficacy of oncolytic viruses in mouse models.
As a successful candidate, you will:
Qualifications
Your qualifications should include:
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