Lang Lab - Junior Specialist

Dr. Di Lang & Emily Wilson : Junior Specialist, Lang Lab (Spring 2026)

Summary below: Our lab aims to understand the mechanisms of cardiac arrhythmias and how those related to gross cardiac fibrosis and disease on an electrophysiological and molecular level. The Research Assistant (Junior Specialist) will be involved in all aspects of the research from disease creation to whole tissue mapping, to cell line generation. With supervision, the incumbent will also be responsible for analyzing lines of mice with mutations in central genes involved in cardiac development and diseases.

The Junior Specialist position will require the employee to be directly responsible for, or assist other lab members, with the following duties:

• Small animal handling, breeding, minor surgery, and organ harvesting
• DNA, RNA, and protein extraction for downstream applications such as RNAseq, genotyping, ELISA, and western blotting
• Clinical biospecimen banking
• FACS sorting and cell culture
• PCR and qPCR
• Optically mapping whole tissue mounts
• Maintenance of laboratory equipment and freezer monitoring

Desired Qualifications:
The ideal candidate is passionate about learning new skills and works well independently, or with a team. They will take initiative in the lab and have a strong interest in the cardiovascular system and electrophysiology.

Required Qualifications:
* Junior Specialist must possess a baccalaureate degree (or equivalent degree) or at least four years of research experience.

Please apply here. Applicants' materials must list current and/or pending qualifications upon submission.

See Table 24B for the salary range for this position. A reasonable estimate for this position is $55,000-$58,600.

Document requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - CV must clearly list current and/or pending qualifications (e.g. board eligibility/certification, medical licensure, etc.).
• Cover Letter (Optional)
• Statement of Research (Optional)
• Statement of Teaching (Optional)

Reference requirements

• 3-5 required (contact information only)