Cell Line Laboratory Support

The EPA National Student Services Contract has an immediate opening for a full-time contractor position; Cell Line Laboratory Support with the Office of Research and Development at the EPA facility in Research Triangle Park, NC.

This is an excellent opportunity for a recent Bachelor’s grad to collaborate with EPA’s research team. Research experience includes:

·       Maintaining cell lines;

·       Assist in building and characterizing gene expression biomarkers;

·       Presenting work in lab meetings and at scientific conferences; and

·       Networking and exploring many career paths at EPA.

Location: This job will be located at EPA’s facility in Research Triangle Park, NC

Salary: $22.02 per hour.

Travel: Occasional overnight travel may be required.

·       Demonstrated education and/or experience in cell culture, creation and analysis of knockout pools with Crispr-Cas9, RT-qPCR, Western analysis, chemical exposure of cells, carrying out studies in which rodents are treated with chemicals or mixtures;

·       Strong written, oral and electronic communication skills;

·       Proficient in Excel, Word, PowerPoint.

EPA's Center for Computational Toxicology and Exposure (CCTE) coordinates the High Throughput Toxicology (HTT) Research Program, which is part of EPA's broader Chemical Safety for Sustainability (CSS) Strategic Research Action Plan. Information and methods are needed to make better-informed, more-timely decisions about chemicals.

·       Be at least 18 years of age and

·       Have earned at least a BA/BS degree in one of the following fields: biology, chemistry, toxicology, pharmacology, environmental science, or a related field from an accredited university or college within the last 24 months and

·       Be a citizen of the United States of America or a Legal Permanent Resident.