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I. DEPARTMENT INFORMATION

Job Description Summary:

Founded in 1824, the GW School of Medicine and Health Sciences (SMHS) is the 11th oldest medical school in the country and the first in the nation’s capital. Since its establishment, the school has been at the forefront of medical education and has grown to include highly ranked programs in the health and biomedical sciences. With dozens of top-tier residency programs, SMHS is a competitive and esteemed destination for medical school graduates across the country. Find out more here: http://smhs.gwu.edu/.

The George Washington University invites applications from candidates interested in contributing to its vibrant basic and translational research program at the George Washington University. We are seeking a candidate to fulfill the role of Research Assistant in Cancer Immune Engineering. working under Dr. Rohan Fernandes. The Fernandes group (https://fernandeslab.smhs.gwu.edu/) works in the field of cancer immune engineering to devise innovative solutions to fight cancer using nanotechnology /nanomedicine and immunotherapy. A suitable candidate would therefore have research interests in cancer biology and biomedical sciences and engineering.

This research support position contributes to research/development by assisting with experiments in a controlled laboratory setting. The core responsibilities of this position include assisting with data collection and administration of experimental procedures and assisting with administrative aspects of preparing manuscripts for publication. This position may perform some lab maintenance duties as a secondary function. The Research Assistant under immediate supervision of Dr. Fernandes (PI), and the primary job functions do not require exercising independent judgment. This position reports to the PI and will receive training and mentorship from the PI and senior personnel of the team.

Responsibilities include:

Assists in conducting experiments consistent with the timeline and objectives of assigned ongoing projects.

Assists in the review of literature and with guidance from the PI, collecting, analyzing, and reporting data related to assigned projects.

Follows established protocols and procedures in the lab, complying with biosafety guidelines and good lab practices.

Assists the PI and members of the team with maintaining and troubleshooting equipment.

Participates in group meetings and assists in the presentation of data

Assists the PI with the synthesis, biofunctionalization, and characterization of nanotechnology-based platforms

Assists the PI in the generation of functionalized immune cells from various donor sources e.g., PBMCs

Assists the PI in testing of the therapeutic platforms described above both in vitro and in appropriate animal models.

Assists the PI with the patient derived specimens and samples

Performs other related duties as assigned. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position.

Minimum Qualifications:

Qualified candidates will hold a BA/BS in a related discipline. Degree must be conferred by the start date of the position.

Additional Required Licenses/Certifications/Posting Specific Minimum Qualifications:

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with working in an independent research laboratory is desirable

Typical Hiring Range

Commensurate with Experience.

II. POSITION INFORMATION

Campus Location:

Foggy Bottom, Washington, D.C.

College/School/Department:

School of Medicine and Health Sciences (SMHS)

Family

Research and Labs

Sub-Family

Laboratory Research

Stream

Service and Support

Level

Level 2

Full-Time/Part-Time:

Full time -> FTE 1.00

Hours Per Week:

Work Schedule:

Monday through Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm

Will this job require the employee to work on site?

Yes

Employee Onsite Status

On-campus (in person)

Telework:

Required Background Check

Criminal History Screening, Education/Degree/Certifications Verification, Social Security Number Trace, and Sex Offender Registry Search

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Employer will not sponsor for employment Visa status

Internal Applicants Only?

Posting Number:

R001963

Job Open Date:

07/18/2023

Job Close Date:

If temporary, grant funded or limited term appointment, position funded until:

Background Screening

Successful Completion of a Background Screening will be required as a condition of hire.

EEO Statement:

The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

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The George Washington University's name is just one more reminder of the regard the nation holds for its first president. Chartered by the US Congress in 1821 as The Columbian College in the District of Columbia, the university adopted its present...

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INDUSTRY

Colleges & Universities

TEAM SIZE

1001-5000

LOCATION

Hybrid, based in Washington, DC

DATE POSTED

July 20, 2023