Biological Scientist I-Vascular Surgery

About the role

The Department of Surgery, Division of Vascular Surgery, is seeking a Biological Scientist I to work in the Jiang laboratory. This position involves collecting, organizing, and analyzing experimental data as part of approved clinical trials.

Responsibilities

• Designs and performs cellular and molecular experiments including PCR, real time PCR, Western blotting, ELISA, and immunohistochemistry assay/imaging.
• Incorporate new procedures most appropriate for research goals.
• Performs tissue processing, sectioning, histochemical staining, and morphological analysis.
• Oversees execution of laboratory experiments, and assists in reviewing, approving, and/or interpreting results for students.
• Affixes with researchers and other professionals to analyze problems, determine strategies, or recommend solutions.
• Performs data organization and analysis, prepares Figures/Tables, and presents the results to the group for discussion.
• Might assist in preparing abstracts and manuscripts for publication.
• Responsible for laboratory organization and management, including, but not limited to, routine maintenance on laboratory equipment, testing of new supplies, tools, and software.

Requirements

• Minimum Bachelor's degree in biology or a closely related life science field.
• Hands-on experience in qRT-PCR, cell culture, and western blotting assays.
• Preferred advanced degree (Ph.D.) in biology or biomedical sciences.
• Experience in flow cytometry and/or animal handling is a plus.

Qualifications

• Strong personal skills, ability to interact with a large number of faculty, clinical and research staff, and college and hospital administration.
• Animal contact will be required.

Skills

• Experience in qRT-PCR, cell culture, and western blotting assays.
• Advanced degree (Ph.D.) in biology or biomedical sciences preferred.
• Experience in flow cytometry and/or animal handling preferred.

Benefits

N/A

Pay

$22.50-$26.25 per hour

Schedule

N/A

Benefits

N/A

Skills

• Experience in qRT-PCR, cell culture, and western blotting assays.
• Advanced degree (Ph.D.) in biology or biomedical sciences preferred.
• Experience in flow cytometry and/or animal handling preferred.

Previous applicants

Previous applicants are still under consideration and need not apply.

Health Assessment Required

Yes