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- RESEARCH SUPPORT ASSOCIATE , Koch Institute for Integrative Cancer Research-Anderson Lab , to assume primary responsibility for synthesizing novel lipids/polymers to investigate improving nucleic acid delivery (primarily mRNA) for vaccine, gene-editing, and any other therapeutic applications.
- Will optimize lipid nanoparticle formulations for in-vitro and ex-vivo experiments; maintain cell lines and perform cell-based assays; be responsible for in-vivo work such as intravenous, intramuscular, intranasal, and subcutaneous injections of mRNLNPs to mice/rats, organ harvesting, blood collection, ELISA, and imaging techniques; and assist in lipid synthesis and experimental studies in mice/rats aimed at understanding the delivery of nucleic acids.
- Primary duties include 3-4 steps synthesis of novel lipids, lipid-nanoparticle formulations and characterization, cell culture, blood collection, tissue harvesting, RT-qPCR, ELISA, and flow-cytometry; imaging techniques such as bioluminescence and fluorescence; and general lab support, e.g., ordering and maintaining solvents/chemicals stock.
- Will receive essential technical support under the supervision of postdoctoral researchers and other collaborators.
- REQUIRED : high school diploma or its equivalent; computer skills; practiced documentation skills; strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills; awareness of safe work practices and ability to maintain a safe work environment; and willingness to work with animals.
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