Research Assoc

University of South Florida•Tampa, FL

16h•Onsite

About The Position

The Research Associate will collaborate on ongoing research projects and have the ability to develop new projects. This role involves performing a variety of experiments using human cadaveric tissues, mammalian cell and tissue culture in vitro, electrophoresis of protein and nucleotide samples, microscopy and other methods of imaging, flow cytometry analysis and other immunological methods, and gene transfection using CRISPR/Cas9 technology. Additionally, the position requires performing animal experiments, including perfusion on eyes ex vivo and in vivo, surgeries, and dissections of eyes of different species. The Research Associate will also perform statistical and other analyses on data, including RNAseq and Proteomics data. The role includes conceptualizing, designing, and conducting an independent research project under faculty supervision, ensuring study protocols are followed for compliance, and meeting regularly with supervising faculty to review study progress, timeline, and findings. The position also involves preparing briefings of results, working closely with supervising faculty during interpretation of study results, and assisting faculty in supervising students and technicians in the laboratory.

Requirements

Experience with human cadaveric tissues
Experience with mammalian cell and tissue culture in vitro
Experience with electrophoresis of protein and nucleotide samples
Experience with microscopy and other methods of imaging
Experience with flow cytometry analysis and other immunological methods
Experience with gene transfection using CRISPR/Cas9 technology
Experience performing animal experiments, including perfusion on eyes ex vivo and in vivo, surgeries and dissections of eyes of different species
Experience performing statistical and other analyses on data, including RNAseq and Proteomics data
Ability to conceptualize, design and conduct an independent research project under faculty supervision
Ability to ensure study protocols are followed to ensure compliance
Ability to meet regularly with supervising faculty to review study progress, timeline, and findings
Ability to prepare briefings of results and work closely with supervising faculty during interpretation of study results
Ability to help faculty to supervise students and technicians in the laboratory

Responsibilities

Collaborates on ongoing research projects and can develop new projects.
Performs experiments using human cadaveric tissues, mammalian cell and tissue culture in vitro, electrophoresis of protein and nucleotide samples, microscopy and other methods of imaging, flow cytometry analysis and other immunological methods, gene transfection using CRISPR/Cas9 technology.
Performs animal experiments, including perfusion on eyes ex vivo and in vivo, surgeries and dissections of eyes of different species.
Performs statistical and other analyses on data, including RNAseq and Proteomics data.
Conceptualizes, designs and conducts an independent research project under faculty supervision.
Ensures study protocols are followed to ensure compliance.
Meets regularly with supervising faculty to review study progress, timeline, and findings.
Prepares briefings of results and works closely with supervising faculty during interpretation of study results.
Help faculty to supervise students and technicians in the laboratory.