Research Assistant II - Medicine - Cardiovascular Research

Job Duties

• Experiment tasks include but are not limited to immunohistochemistry, western blotting, tissue imaging, mouse surgeries, and cell culture.
• Handles a few mouse colonies, performs molecular biology and cell culture experiments, and conducts the related data analysis and troubleshooting.
• Performs animal colony maintenance and husbandry, including genotyping or postoperative care when needed.
• Conducts literature searches and summaries to aid in planning of laboratory experiments.
• Interacts with core facilities for processing of tissue or other experimental samples.
• Orders lab supplies and maintains laboratory inventories.
• Collects, analyzes, and summarizes experimental data into graphs and presentation format and assists with publications as needed.
• Documents experiments in laboratory notebooks accurately that would allow others to successfully replicate experiments.
• Maintains lab equipment, arranges for service repairs, and ensures that all machines are in good working condition.
• Maintains lab inventories of chemicals, reagents, consumables, drugs, cell stocks, and tissue samples.
• Monitors supplies for re-ordering.
• Aids in protocol renewals and inspections.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a Basic Science or a related field.
• Three years of relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in a related field.
• Prior expertise in immunology, drug development, cardiac physiology, or biochemistry.