UNIV-Research Specialist I-Dr. Rohrer's Lab-Department of Ophthalmology

Job Duties

• Prepare tissue culture and iPSC cells for cell biology questions. Work in clean room and establish monolayers for experiments.
• Analyze cells and supernatants collected from cell monolayers using molecular biology techniques (western, ELISA, QRT-PCR).
• Image mouse eyes in vivo and collect eyes and serum from mice following sacrifice. Analyze samples using molecular biology techniques (western, ELISA, QRT-PCR).
• Organize and analyze results of physiological, biochemical and molecular measurements with computer software (specialized imaging software, Excel, and other); maintain experimental and animal records.
• Maintain equipment and tools used for experiments

Job Duties - Additional

• Perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements.
• Work in a darkroom for processing film, etc.
• Learn and use new processes, tools and equipment as required.

Minimum Requirements

• A high school diploma and two years work experience in a clinical or research setting; a bachelor's degree in chemistry, biology, or other natural, life or health care science may be substituted for the two years of required experience.
• A bachelor's degree in chemistry, biology, or other natural or life science is required.
• A minimum of two (2) years' work experience in a research laboratory setting is required.
• College courses in biological sciences strongly preferred.
• Experience with animal research is preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to perform job functions in an upright position. (Frequent)
• Ability to perform job functions in a seated position. (Continuous)
• Ability to perform job functions while walking/mobile. (Frequent)
• Ability to climb, using step stool. (Infrequent)
• Ability to work in temperature extremes (32° F to 100° F) when required due to assignments in cold rooms and/or foreign countries. (Infrequent)
• Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Continuous)
• Ability to bend at the waist. (Frequent)
• Ability to twist at the waist. (Frequent)
• Ability to fully use both hands/arms. (Continuous)
• Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Frequent)
• Ability to fully use both legs. (Frequent)
• Ability to reach in all directions, stretch, bend, while moving items/materials from both sitting and standing positions. (Frequent)
• Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function/distinction. (Continuous)
• Ability to lift materials up to 20 lbs., unassisted. (Infrequent)
• Ability to lift and carry 4 liter waste material bottles a distance of 30 feet, unassisted. (Frequent)
• Ability to lift and carry 25-30 lbs. jugs of liquid a distance of 100 feet, unassisted. (Infrequent)
• Ability to lift file boxes, from floor level to counter tops, unassisted. (Frequent)
• Ability to push/pull file boxes from one location to another at floor level. (Frequent)
• Ability to maneuver heavy equipment on bench tops, 50 lbs. or greater, unassisted. (Frequent)
• Ability to perform respirator use, initially and annually. (Continuous)