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CPMC-Research Associate -Research Institute* – CPMC-0905574 (San Francisco, CA)
By | July 27, 2009
In 1991, two of San Franciscos oldest and most respected medical institutions, Pacific Presbyterian Hospital and Childrens Hospital of San Francisco, merged to form California Pacific Medical Center. Davies Medical Center joined in 1998 and became the centers third campus. In January 2007, California Pacific Medical Center and St. Lukes Hospital merged.
Today, with its 1,304 licensed acute care beds and 25 residential beds, California Pacific Medical Center is one of the largest private, not-for-profit academic medical centers in California. California Pacific Medical Center affiliated with Sutter Health in 1996 and is accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations.
The CPMC – Research Institute is a dynamic group of scientists, research staff, and administrators who specialize in biomedical, clinical and behavioral research. We are the research component of the California Pacific Medical Center, the largest medical center in San Francisco. In the US, CPMC ranks 3rd in the top twenty-five in total NIH funding to independent hospitals.
Primary Purpose:
Assists Principal Investigator (PI) in the management of the laboratory and conducting research. We are looking for a self-motivated, innovative, and independent scientist to join our laboratory's efforts towards understanding the molecular pathology of human brain tumors. The position requires advanced knowledge of primary mammalian cell culture, biochemistry, immunohistochemistry, molecular and cell biology, handling of human tissues, RNA/Protein analyses. Prior experience in animal models of cancer (xenograft) is highly desirable. Virology experience a plus, BS/MS in biology with 3+years of relevant work experience. PhD candidates will be considered. Must be highly collaborative, team-oriented, but also capable of working independently. Good written and oral communication skills are required. Please send CV and names of three references to sorocel@cpmcri.org.
- Masters Degree in related field is preferred
- Must have thorough technical and theoretical understanding of PI's research objectives
- Demonstrated mastery of complex or unusual technical procedures
- Ability to research, develop and implement experimental procedures
- Conducts relatively independent work
- Procedures may include cell culture, immuno-fluorescence staining, PCR, and Western blots
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