Research Assistant - 499903

University of Toledo • Toledo, OH

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About The Position

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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Medicine, Biological Sciences, Chemistry, or related area required.
• Background knowledge in molecular pathogenesis of glomerular disease, chronic kidney disease.
• 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.
• 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.
• Ability to assist with writing drafts of research manuscripts required.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s or advanced degree in Biological Sciences, Chemistry, or related field.
• Minimum one year’s experience in research laboratory environment.
• The successful candidate should have a medical background, preferably in nephrology and renal pathology, combined with experience in cellular and molecular biology.

Responsibilities

• Perform experiments
• Analyze data
• Prepare manuscripts for publication
• Train and manage laboratory personnel and students
• Manage all aspects of the research laboratory
• Order lab supplies
• General lab maintenance duties

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees