Research Associate Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)

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Job Duties Outlined

• Develop validate and run assays to support preclinical research using murine models of PTSD and gut inflammation and other basic science research projects.

• Prepare standard operating procedures for novel assays developed in the lab.

• Disseminate knowledge and train other lab members on novel assays of general interest.

• Understand the basic principles of instrumentation and recognize problems with assays when they arise taking appropriate corrective actions.

• Review all data with the lab director/supervisor before releasing results to ensure completeness and alignment with the studys objectives.

• Collaborate effectively with team members researchers and clinicians at the University and external collaborators.

• Assist the lab PI and lab Director/supervisor with the writing of manuscripts grants and study budgets. Present data at lab meetings and conferences.

• Participate in conference calls with collaborators to facilitate research collaboration.

• Contribute to the overall maintenance of the lab.

• Train and mentor graduate students and other junior lab members.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. It is only a summary of the typical functions of the job not an exhaustive list of all possible job responsibilities tasks duties and assignments. Furthermore job duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Required Qualifications
Work Experience:

• 6 years of relevant work experience. Education may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.

• Experience with current molecular biology techniques including experience working with DNA RNA protein and cell culture mouse handling as well as general molecular biology techniques.

• Experience with in vitro and in vivo studies.

Preferred Qualifications

Education: Masters Degree in biological sciences.
Work Experience:

• Experience in cell signaling and proficiency with routine molecular biology techniques cell culture Western blotting PCR/DNA cloning and small animal handling/experimentation.

• Experience with mouse model of intestinal inflammation and PTSD (Post-traumatic stress disorder).

• Experience with mouse behavioral assays.

• Experience with RNAseq and bioinformatics analysis.

• Experience with biobank and registry procedures.

Skills

• Collaboration

• Communication

• Attention to detail

• Time management

• Multi-tasking

Required Documents

• Resume

• Cover Letter

Comprehensive Benefits Package: