Research Technician - Theresa Wampler-Muskardin Lab

Job Description

Research Technician - Theresa Wampler-Muskardin Lab
Department/Service: Research Institute, Rheumatology
Job Start Date: ASAP

Specific Duties

• Administration: (10%)
  Maintain standard operating protocols, list of reagents, study initiatives, assist with IACUC applications
  Supervises and trains undergraduate students, medical students and residents in standard operating protocols
  Provides weekly update at laboratory meetings
• Autoimmunity Research: (90%)
  Works closely with Principal Investigator in the design and execution of translational studies in autoimmune disease.
  Performs in vitro studies, which will include growing human cell lines and primary cells, with subsequent analysis of gene and protein expression.
  Studies may also include genotyping and flow cytometry, and in vivo mouse experiments.
  Assists in surgical procedures, provides animal care, and tissue harvesting techniques and post euthanasia processing.
  Interacts with the research clinical coordinator and research assistants to cross-reference laboratory studies with clinical variables and outcomes.

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree, biology, chemistry, or other relevant biomedical area

Skills Required

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong customer service orientation
• Proficient use of computers and software
• Experience in human cell culture and cell purifications preferred
• Experience in murine handling and experiments preferred

Skills Preferred

• Knowledge of Orthopedic and/or Rheumatologic terminology is a plus

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