Research Assistant 499903

Toledo - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Title: Research Assistant

Department Org: Medicine - 107570

Employee Classification: J1 - Salaried Full Time HSC

Bargaining Unit:Professional Staff Association

Primary Location: HSC C

Job Description:

This position will manage the lab and assist in all ongoing laboratory projects. Requires molecular biology techniques animal models and cell culture techniques.

Duties include the following: perform experiments analyze data prepare manuscripts for publication train and manage laboratory personnel and students and manage all aspects of the research laboratory order lab supplies general lab maintenance duties.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Bachelors or advanced degree in Medicine Biological Sciences Chemistry or related area required.
2. Background knowledge in molecular pathogenesis of glomerular disease chronic kidney disease.
3. Molecular biology facility management. Must have experience in medicine pathology molecular biology techniques including the maintenance of PCR thermal-cyclers centrifuges spectrophotometers laminar flow hoods for PCR work pipettes freezers storage conditions for samples and reagents and proper standard operating procedures for molecular biology laboratory.
4. Experience in the maintenance and husbandry of transgenic mice and/or rats and in non-survival mouse and rat surgery for the isolation and culture of primary cell cultures.
5. Ability to assist with writing drafts of research manuscripts required.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Masters or advanced degree in Biological Sciences Chemistry or related field.
2. Minimum one years experience in research laboratory environment.

successful candidate should have a medical background preferably in nephrology and renal pathology combined with experience in cellular and molecular biology.

Conditions of Employment:

To promote the highest levels of health and well-being the University of Toledo campuses are tobacco-free. Pre-employment health screening requirements for the University of Toledo Health Science Campus Medical Center will include drug and other required health screenings for the position.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

The University of Toledo is an equal opportunity employer. The University of Toledo does not discriminate in employment educational programs or activities on the basis of race color religion sex age ancestry national origin sexual orientation gender identity and expression military or veteran status disability familial status or political affiliation.

The University is dedicated to attracting and retaining the best and brightest talent and fostering a culture of respect.

The University of Toledo provides reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you require accommodation to complete this application or for testing or interviewing please contact HR Compliance ator between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. or apply online for an accommodation request.

Computer access is available at most public libraries and at the Office of Human Resources located in the Center for Administrative Support on the UToledo Main Campus.

Title: Research AssistantDepartment Org: Medicine - 107570Employee Classification: J1 - Salaried Full Time HSCBargaining Unit:Professional Staff AssociationPrimary Location: HSC CJob Description:This position will manage the lab and assist in all ongoing laboratory projects. Requires molecular biolo...