Research Technician II
Core
Developing an intra-cranial mouse model of glioblastoma by injecting patient-derived glioma stem cells into living mice and assessing tumor infiltration.
Role type
Research Technician (in vivo animal models)
Builds
Intra-cranial mouse models of glioblastoma
Domain
Oncology / Neuroscience / Preclinical Research
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Mouse surgery, Stereotaxic setup, Cell culture, Immunofluorescence, Tissue harvesting, Experimental protocol optimization
Preferred skills
Experience with rodent surgery, Multidisciplinary collaboration
Technologies
Stereotaxic apparatus, Immunofluorescence equipment, Imaging systems
Responsibilities
Culture/maintain glioma stem cells, Troubleshoot stereotaxic setup for mouse immobilization, Identify injection sites in mouse brains, Determine tumor cell dosage and establishment time, Harvest brain tissue for analysis, Assist with in vivo glioblastoma mouse model projects
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC