Research Professional I - Sarver Heart Center

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Lab Coordination:

• Assist and coordinate molecular and cellular research activities and animal studies.

• Works with supervisor and other laboratory staff to design, develop, and adapt technical procedures, equipment, and ordering for the lab. Maintains organized laboratory records.

• Perform pathology/histology techniques such as embedding, sectioning, and immunohistochemistry. will also be involved in tissue culture studies.

• Performs and records routine equipment maintenance and calibration for sophisticated scientific equipment.

• Participate in lab meetings and other scientific discussions to assist with judgment of data findings and research methods while participating in discussions regarding future research goals.

• Communicates regular status updates in writing or orally.

• Provide research support to the lab including stocking and ordering of supplies.

• Collaborate with team to write, edit, and/or present abstracts and manuscripts for peer-reviewed publications as well as scientific presentations (poster or platform).

• Obtain consent for the biobanking of specimens under an existing Institutional Review Board (IRB) protocol.

• Maintain detailed records of research results, data acquisition, data and statistical analysis of studies conducted.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):

• Demonstrated track record for scientific writing and presentation

• Proficiency in molecular methods such as nucleic acid isolation from formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded tissues and gene expression profiling.
• Demonstrated experience working with mice.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through experience required.
• Up to 1 year of relevant work experience may be required.

• 4 four years of relevant experience, i.e. experience in laboratory science.
  
• Experience with mouse studies.
  
• Previous experience with histology techniques.
  
• Familiarity with Quality management methods in a laboratory setting.
  
• Experience working with graduate students in an advisory role in a laboratory setting.
  
• Database management skills.
  
• Biohazard, Good Laboratory Practice (GLP), and lab.management skills.