Research Associate-Medicine (Knoxville)

at  University of Tennessee Knoxville

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Expertise and experience in cell biology, protein design and production, and protein characterization
• Experience in analytical techniques related to cell and protein analyses.
• Skill in protein biochemistry and characterization and assay development.
• Skill in animal handling and animal procedures - injections, anesthesia, etc. and advanced research techniques
• Ability to work independently and within a team.
• Skilled in experimental design and data management.
• Ability to manage a project.
  WORK SCHEDULE: This position may occasionally be required to work weekends. May require occasional overnight travel.
  Job Research Professional
  Primary Location US-Tennessee-knoxville
  Organization Knox Medicine
  Campus/Institute Knoxville
  Schedule Full-time
  Job Posting Jul 29, 2024, 2:56:16 PM

• Supports the design, production and evaluation of cell biology, protein-based therapeutics, and diagnostic reagents for amyloidosis, specifically antibodies and antibody-related molecules.
• Performs research focused on translational amyloid research in the fields of cell biology, immunology, animal models of disease, and protein biochemistry.
• Performs data analysis, draws research conclusions.
• Develops research plans and solves highly complex methodology, protocol, procedural and research problems through the original design of protocols and procedures.
• Manages day-to-day research decisions within a research team.
• Serves as a mentor for visiting undergraduate students.
• Prepares research project deliverables (manuscripts, grants, abstracts, reports, etc.).
• Presents findings at scientific symposia, as required.
• Assists with biosafety and EHS oversight for the Amyloid Program.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.