Graduate Research Appointment - Jacobsen Lab (1-Year Limited Tenure)
About The Position
The Graduate Research Appointment (GRA) is a post-baccalaureate appointment for participants with an interest in biomedical research. The primary purpose is to provide a post-baccalaureate laboratory research experience that applies skills in science, technology, engineering or math to biomedical research including basic science or translational research. GRA participants will have the opportunity to participate in selected graduate classes and seminars while working in this role. A GRA position is open in the Jacobsen laboratory. The Jacobsen laboratory has expertise in eosinophil biology and focuses significantly on translational models of lung disease. This includes analysis of primary cells in culture and mouse models of lung disease. We are primarily an immunology laboratory that employs immunoassays (e.g., ELISA), cell culture for cell stimulation, viability, surface expression and mediator release, transcriptome analysis (RT-PCR and RNAseq), and histology/physiology of lungs.
Requirements
- Experience with Word, Excel, PowerPoint is required
Nice To Haves
- experience with GraphPad Prism is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Sets up and performs routine and established lab procedures in support of lab goals, paper publication, grant commitments.
- Consistent and thorough recording keeping of protocols, data, and results.
- Performs basic statistical data analysis; prepares tables/charts/graphs and assists in organizing data.
- Presents at research laboratory meetings and contributes to writing of manuscripts.
- Works under supervision and may perform some assignments independently as discussed and approved by Principal Investigator.
Benefits
- Medical: Multiple plan options.
- Dental: Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
- Vision: Affordable plan with national network.
- Pre-Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.
- Retirement: Competitive retirement package to secure your future.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
