Temporary Research Technician
About The Position
POSITION SUMMARY: A technician position is available in the lab of Dr. DaZhi Wang, Director of the Center for Regenerative Medicine. The selected candidate will work with lab members on projects investigating the molecular mechanisms that regulate muscle development and growth, and their role in human disease. The lab employs mouse cardiac and skeletal muscle models, as well as tissue culture. In particular, the lab studies transcriptional regulation and the roles of and mechanisms for noncoding RNA-mediated posttranscriptional regulation. Ongoing studies are focused on the role of multiple lncRNAs in the regulation of gene expression in mouse models and normal and diseased cardiovascular states
Requirements
- This position requires a high school diploma or equivalent and three years of laboratory or research experience.
- College coursework in a natural or physical science may be substituted for the required experience on a year for year basis.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in biochemistry, molecular biology, immunology, or closely related field.
- Experience with molecular biology and tissue culture techniques
- The applicant must be comfortable handling animals (mice) since mouse colony management is a required duty. Candidates are expected to be self-motivated and able to work independently
- Able to seek and obtain feedback from peers and colleagues
- Prior experience with tissue culture would be an asset
- Prior experience performing echocardiography on mice would be an asset
- Excellent organization skills and familiarity with word processing and imaging software
Responsibilities
- Will assist with research design and management of the lab, including operation and maintenance of equipment and training lab members in use of equipment
- Applicant will design and perform bench-level experiments (molecular biology, cell biology/tissue culture)
- Will collect, organize, and analyze data for presentation and publication, and maintain experimental records
- Will prepare reports, tables, and figures and accurately present compiled findings to PI/lab members for use in manuscripts and grant applications
- Will assist with mouse colony maintenance and animal experiments/surgery
- Will assist with other research-related tasks as needed
- Will participate in lab meetings, grant writing and manuscript preparation
- As a team, will work towards advancing your own career goals
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
