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JOB SUMMARY

This position provides administrative and technical oversight in a cardiorenal research laboratory in the Department of Physiology, and it requires the daily performance of routine and complex chemical, biological, and animal tissue preparation in the setting of a basic science research lab. In addition, the position will conduct experiments and record the experimental results in the lab. Responsible for accuracy of results and retesting when appropriate. Maintain laboratory supplies and chemical reagents. Performs blood sampling, blood pressure studies, and data acquisition, analyses, and tabulation. Experiments include functional measures of blood pressure and vascular function, protein and mRNA expression measures as well as hormone, cell signaling, and genetic analyses, among others.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent from a recognized State or Federal accrediting organization supplemented by two years of college-level work in the physical and/or biological sciences, and experience in performing diagnostic laboratory tests and examinations in the specialized area assigned to work.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

The successful candidate will join an NIH-funded project (PI, Dr. Paul OConnor). Studies are approached with a translational perspective and the overall goal is to study the physiological pathways involved in the regulation of kidney function and how disruptions in these pathways can lead to disease. The ideal candidate will have some experience in a research lab, preferably in the kidney field.

KNOWLEDGE

Proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer software/databases.

SKILLS

Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
Must be detail-oriented, organized, and motivated.

ABILITIES

Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Ability to work with research animals such as rodents.

The duties include, but are not limited to:
EXPERIMENTS: Perform research experiments under the direction of the PI, lab manager, and/or postdoctoral fellow/s and research assistants.
ANIMAL: Prepare laboratory animals for surgery; perform surgical procedures as instructed; collect tissue and fluid samples for analysis; and assist with feeding, watering, and general care of the animals (both pre-and post-operative).
LAB OPERATIONS: Order, maintain, and catalog supply and equipment inventory (chemical reagents, small value equipment, etc.) as well as coordinate the ordering of laboratory animals.
DATA ANALYSIS: Record and analyze the results of research experiments and procedures.
TELEMETRY STUDIES: Coordinate telemetry studies for the lab. Operate computer-based data acquisition systems, chart recorders and signal amplification equipment.
MEDIA: Participate in the preparation of media, stains, and reagents.
RESEARCH EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE: Calibrate, troubleshoot and make minor repairs on laboratory equipment.
OTHER DUTIES: Perform all other job-related duties as assigned.