Location: Baltimore, MD
Cap-Exempt H-1B Position — No lottery required
The Gartrell laboratory studies the immune system and use of combination approaches including radiation, chemotherapy and immunotherapy for adults and children with cancer. We focus on identifying features that make certain cancer patients more likely to respond to treatment. More specifically, we analyze location and phenotype of immune cells in the tumor to identify patterns that determine clinical outcome. We also evaluate cell phenotypes computationally using RNA sequencing and single cell analysis. Immuno-oncology research is a very exciting and fast-moving field, and our research is constantly evolving in response to new findings. In our lab, we are looking for highly motivated individuals who are interested in the intersection of cancer research and medicine. In the past, most staff have come in with an undergraduate degree in Biology, have done some previous research, and are very comfortable engaging with and organizing data. This position generally leads to authorship on several manuscripts, with the potential to be first author on a manuscript as well. This experience is invaluable for medical school applications and applicants from the lab are able to showcase extensive research productivity. We are seeking a ***Research Specialist*** who will perform a range of assays and experiments specific to an area of research, requiring a good understanding of the work of the laboratory. Makes contributions to various aspects of research efforts. Performs routine troubleshooting and helps with training and orientation of others working in the laboratory. **Specific Duties & Responsibilities** - Plan and run experiments after discussion with investigators. Work may include making protocol modifications within the parameters set by investigator. - Utilize specialized knowledge to interpret results, e.g. read controls, and evaluate results. - Use scientific knowledge and lab experience to evaluate whether component parts of experiments are working as expected. - Trai