Research Technician
About The Position
The UNC McAllister Heart Institute is a multidisciplinary research center focused on advancing the care of patients with cardiovascular diseases. Their mission involves encouraging basic, preclinical, and applied research to understand the causes of cardiovascular disease and develop new diagnostic and treatment tools. Cardiovascular diseases are a leading cause of death and disability. The center studies a wide range of conditions, from genetic diseases like sickle cell anemia to common diseases such as hypertension and atherosclerosis, which have genetic and environmental components. The unifying features of the research programs are the application of advanced biomedical technologies and close collaboration between clinicians and basic scientists to benefit patients. Specific research areas include cardiovascular physiology, cell biology and vascular development, thrombosis and hemostasis, stem cells, clinical trials, and translational research. The purpose of this position is to conduct experiments investigating the developmental processes that shape the heart's electrical system.
Requirements
- Standard molecular biology experiments
- Embryological manipulation
- Live imaging techniques
- Data analysis
Responsibilities
- Execute experiments examining the developmental events that pattern the heart’s electrical system.
- Perform standard molecular biology experiments.
- Conduct embryological manipulation.
- Utilize live imaging techniques.
- Analyze data.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
