Student Worker - Dept of Physiology and Cell Biology

University of Nevada Reno • Reno, NV

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About The Position

The University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) appreciates your interest in employment at our growing institution. We want your application process to go smoothly and quickly. Final applications must be submitted prior to the close of the recruitment. If you need assistance or have questions regarding the application process, please contact our recruitment helpline at [phone] or [email protected] . For UNR Med professional job postings, please contact the Office of Professional Recruitment at [phone]. Job Description The laboratory of Dr. Nathan Grainger is seeking a motivated undergraduate student. Our research investigates vascular biology and cardiac pacemaker cell physiology, utilizing several technical approaches, including calcium imaging, electrophysiology, and molecular and protein biology.

Requirements

• Candidate must be an undergraduate student at the University of Nevada, Reno
• Candidate must be highly organized with exceptional attention to detail
• Candidate must be able to work with minimal supervision after the initial training period
• Candidate must have professional communication skills

Nice To Haves

• Candidate has previous research experience in a wet lab setting

Responsibilities

• General laboratory upkeep (including but not limited to cleaning benchtops, equipment calibration, cleaning glassware and other instruments, data entry, ordering supplies, managing waste, autoclaving glassware, submitting biohazard waste, and ensuring adequate stock of all necessary supplies).
• Formulating physiological solutions and buffers for experiments.
• Preparing enzymes for primary cell isolations from tissues.
• Arranging culture plates for primary cell isolations.
• Assisting with setting up a variety of experiments.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed