Part-Time Laboratory Research Assistant

Job Summary

The Department of Pediatrics Nephrology Basic Research is seeking a Part-Time Research Technician to join Dr. Schwaderer's lab.

Department Specific Responsibilities

• Provides technical and coordination skills in carrying out animal research projects and perform technical laboratory duties.
• Works with animals (mice).
• Manages and maintains the lab's mouse colony through breeding, ear-tagging, genotyping, weaning, and euthanizing animals.
• Maintains human biobank samples.
• Performs daily animal care and health checks and kidney disease animal models.
• Maintains appropriate storage and records of mouse models, as well as organize Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) records of mice.
• Learns immunofluorescence, PCR, ELISA, and other key lab functions is essential.
• Maintains accurate and detailed records of protocols and experimental data, including mouse records.
• Performs laboratory maintenance tasks including equipment maintenance, lab stocks, chemical inventory and safety records, and general lab support as needed.

Qualifications

EDUCATION
Required
Bachelor's degree in science or related field.

WORK EXPERIENCE
Preferred
Some laboratory experience.

SKILLS
Required
Proficient communication skills.
Maintains a high degree of professionalism.
Demonstrates time management and priority setting skills.
Demonstrates a high commitment to quality.
Possesses flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment.
Highly thorough and dependable.