Research Assistant 1- Nephrology & Hypertension

Key Responsibilities

• Run experiments, assays, and record results
• Read and follow experimental protocols (May include animal handling, tissue culture, etc.)
• Compile and communicate results to supervisor
• Follow University safety protocols (may include use of combustibles, radioactivity, toxic material, and/or carcinogenics)
• Perform calculations involving molarity, % solutions, and serial dilutions
• Prepare and operate equipment in experimental procedures (e.g., blood gas analyzer, centrifuge, pH meter, spectrophotometer, autoclave, scintillation counter, electrophoresis unit, analytical balance, etc.)
• Maintain and repair equipment according to manufacturer and university guidelines
• Maintain inventories
• Maintain sterile conditions as required
• Prepare reagents
• Clean equipment

Technical Capabilities

• Operate state-of-the-art facilities
• Collaborate with diverse scientific and clinical teams
• Contribute to high-impact publications and grant funding
• Provide comprehensive care for patients with kidney disease
• Support research and educational programs

Core Accountabilities

• Delivers job responsibilities that impact own job area/team with some guidance
• Solves standard job related problems that may require some judgement
• Uses subject matter knowledge within a professional area to meet job requirements
• Contributes to project/ work teams

Position Qualifications

• Relevant Work Experience: Less than 1 year
• Education: Bachelor's degree