Job Description: Research Technician - Theresa Wampler-Muskardin Lab
Department/Service : Research Institute, Rheumatology
Job Start Date : ASAP
Specific Duties :
Administration: (10%):
Maintain standard operating protocols, list of reagents, study initiatives, assist with IACUC applications
Supervises and trains undergraduate students, medical students and residents in standard operating protocols
Provides weekly update at laboratory meetings
Autoimmunity Research (90%):
Works closely with Principal Investigator in the design and execution of translational studies in autoimmune disease.
Performs in vitro studies, which will include growing human cell lines and primary cells, with subsequent analysis of gene and protein expression. Studies may also include genotyping and flow cytometry, and in vivo mouse experiments.
Animal studies will incorporate use of mouse models of autoimmunity. Technician will be responsible for assisting in surgical procedures, providing animal care, and tissue harvesting techniques and post euthanasia processing.
Clinical studies will involve interaction with the clinical coordinators for collection of patient samples, and processing the samples.
The technician will interact with the research clinical coordinator and research assistants to cross-reference laboratory studies with clinical variables and outcomes.
Education :
Bachelor's Degree, biology, chemistry, or other relevant biomedical area
Skills required :
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong customer service orientation.
Proficient use of computers and software.
Experience in human cell culture and cell purifications preferred.
Experience in murine handling and experiments preferred.
Skills Preferred:
Knowledge of Orthopedic and/or Rheumatologic terminology is a plus.
Non-Discrimination Policy
Benefits
Equity / stock options
Additional Information
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Emp Status
Regular Full time
Work Shift
Day (United States of America)
Compensation Range
The base pay scale for this position is $22.53 - $34.27. In addition, this position will be eligible for additional benefits consistent with the role. The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be determined based on various factors, including but not limited to: scope of role, level of experience, education, accomplishments, internal equity, budget, and subject to Fair Market Value evaluation. The hiring range listed is a good faith determination of potential compensation at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.
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