The Nayar laboratory, launched January 2021, is seeking a full-time research technologist to perform cutting-edge research into the mechanisms of drug resistance in breast cancer. Start date is negotiable- preferred start is by May/June 2021. 

The laboratory is located within the Bloomberg School of Public Health, and is dedicated to the study of therapeutic resistance in breast cancer. Equally important to our mission is the training of the next generation of cancer researchers. Our goal is to lessen the public health burden of breast cancer through science. 

The research technologist has the opportunity to work on one or more of several projects available in the lab focusing on transcriptional control of resistance, therapeutic vulnerabilities of resistant cancer, and large-scale oncogene variant-to-function efforts. Please see nayarlab.org for more details.

Specific Duties/Responsibilities:

• Performing laboratory experiments, both independently, and as part of a collaborative scientific team
• Documenting, compiling, and analyzing experimental data accurately 
• Participating in regular lab and small group meetings
• Reporting findings in oral and written formats, including manuscripts
• Maintaining and organizing the lab, including keeping track of supplies and reagents, and ordering and stocking the lab

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Biology or another scientific field required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Some related post-undergraduate work experience preferred.

Classified title: Research Technologist

Working title: Research Technologist

Role/Level/Range: ACRO 37.5/E/02/CC

Starting Salary Range: $14.14 - $19.44 (commensurate with experience)

Employee group: Fulltime

Employee Status: Non-Exempt

Schedule: Monday-Friday – 8:30am-5:00pm 37.5hrs/Wk

Location: Baltimore, MD

Department name: 10001066-Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

Personnel area (School): BSPH – Bloomberg School of Public Health

The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check.

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