Scientist
Core
Conduct laboratory-based translational research to support drug development for cancer treatment at the National Cancer Institute.
Role type
Senior IC scientist (tumor biology & translational research)
Builds
Technical reports, data sets, figures, and first-author peer-reviewed papers
Domain
Biomedical research / Oncology / Drug development
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
mouse handling (injections, tumor measurements, dissections), multiparameter flow cytometry, molecular biology (DNA/RNA extraction, PCR, western blotting, immunoprecipitation), in vitro/in vivo assay design, confocal microscopy, statistical collaboration
Preferred skills
confocal microscopy, laboratory safety protocols, independent project management
Technologies
confocal microscopy, flow cytometry, PCR, western blotting, gel electrophoresis
Responsibilities
Operate advanced genetic and biochemical assays; analyze cultured cell lines and tissue samples; design new projects and assays for external collaborators; interpret analysis results to redirect studies; collaborate with statisticians and scientists across NIH/NCI; present at conferences and draft publication papers
Seniority
Mid-Senior, hands-on IC
