PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Will be exposed to chemical solutions. Works in a laboratory environment and interacts with people at many professional/technical levels.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND CERTIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s Degree required. Master’s Degree preferred. 3 years of experience in related scientific field preferred. Ability to calculate and formulate chemical solutions, experience with pertinent equipment, and familiarity with techniques for examining oxygen free radicals, mitochondrial function, enzymology preferred.

• Oversees and directs all aspects of chemical analyses required in the department, including basic science and clinical projects.
• Assists other laboratory staff with the completion of analytical procedures.
• Teaches theoretical and practical aspects of chemical analyses to other staff members.
• Oversees the laboratory environment, such as, safety procedures, record logs, ordering of supplies.
• Teaches others how to use equipment, and schedules the use of the equipment to complete experiments.
• Establishes and develops new methodologies for chemical analyses