Description
The Research Technician I conducts research under the direction of a principal investigator. The RT-I performs a variety of routine and specialized laboratory tests, specimen preparations and experimental procedures for the purpose of research as directed.
Dr. Posnack’s cardiac research laboratory is seeking a highly motivated Research Technician with a background in physiology, biology, pharmacology, biomedical engineering, cell biology or a related STEM field. Applicant will support “wet lab” projects related to cardiac physiology, pharmacology, and red blood cell biology using both cell-based models and animal models. Training will be provided, and thereafter, the candidate will work on in vivo experiments related to cardiac function and drug responsiveness (e.g., electrocardiogram, echocardiography, blood pressure, flow), and in situ experiments using isolated heart preparations, organotypic cardiac tissue slices, and/or cardiac cell based models. The candidate will also work on molecular biology and biochemical assays – with a focus on heart development/maturation, red blood cell biochemistry, and metabolomics.
Note: Minimum education and experience requirement listed below. Tasks and responsibilities can be adjusted for more experienced applicants.
Qualifications

MINIMUM EDUCATION

Bachelor’s Degree with a major in basic science or related field desired. (Preferred)

MINIMUM WORK EXPERIENCE

At least 1-2 years of related experience desired. No supervisory experience required. (Preferred)

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in one of the following:
• Physiology, Biology, Biomedical Engineering, Pharmacology, or related field
• Comfortable working (or learning to work) with animal models
• Familiarity with basic statistical analysis (e.g., mean, SD, z-score, correlation)
• Strong organizational and data management skills
• Excellent communication and documentation abilities
• Detail-oriented with a strong sense of responsibility

REQUIRED SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE

Strong mathematical skills and an inquisitive attitude.

Basic knowledge of lab safety and use of basic lab equipment desired.

• Preferred Qualifications:
• >1 year working in a research laboratory setting
• Knowledge pertaining to cardiac physiology, pharmacology, and/or red blood cell biology
• Experience with animal handling and procedures
• Experience with cardiac models and/or measurements (e.g., ECG, echo, microelectrode arrays, optical mapping), microscopy, cell culture, molecular biology and/or biochemical assays.
• Prior exposure to research environments or clinical data handling

• Interest in pursuing graduate studies or a career in biomedical research

  Key Responsibilities:

• General laboratory maintenance and oversight

• Plans, conducts and manages research projects
• Perform survival and non-survival surgical procedures
• Perform electrocardiogram and echocardiogram measurements and analysis
• Conduct high-speed imaging using fluorescence based indicators (e.g., voltage, calcium)
• Collect, extract, and analyze optical signal datasets using custom tools
• Collect, process, and store biological samples
• Perform molecular biology procedures (e.g., RNA extraction, PCR, Immunoblot, Immunofluorescence)
• Assists with data management, backup storage, and analysis
• Create figures, plots, and visualizations for presentations, papers, and reports
• Collaborate with clinicians, graduate students, and research scientists in a team-based environment
• Contribute to manuscript preparation, abstract submissions, and scientific presentations when applicable

• General laboratory maintenance and oversight
• Plans, conducts and manages research projects
• Perform survival and non-survival surgical procedures
• Perform electrocardiogram and echocardiogram measurements and analysis
• Conduct high-speed imaging using fluorescence based indicators (e.g., voltage, calcium)
• Collect, extract, and analyze optical signal datasets using custom tools
• Collect, process, and store biological samples
• Perform molecular biology procedures (e.g., RNA extraction, PCR, Immunoblot, Immunofluorescence)
• Assists with data management, backup storage, and analysis
• Create figures, plots, and visualizations for presentations, papers, and reports
• Collaborate with clinicians, graduate students, and research scientists in a team-based environment
• Contribute to manuscript preparation, abstract submissions, and scientific presentations when applicabl