"Research Assistant"

Position Summary/Description

The purpose of the Research Assistant position is to conduct research and organize data as a member of a multidisciplinary biomedical engineering team. This role will involve the generation and maintenance of cells for immune-competent microfluidic organs-on-chip and will involve working closely with postdoctoral fellows in the Lampe Joint Department of Biomedical Engineering and students and postdocs from the Eshleman School of Pharmacy. Specific activities include the planning, conducting, and evaluation of scientific research and data in a laboratory setting. Central to these activities at the bench is the understanding of the context and implications of the research in order to apply and interpret theoretical knowledge necessary to conduct the research on assigned projects or to assist in research projects.

Duties for the position include, but are not limited to: project management, planning, experimental design, assay and methodology development, experimental procedures, data collection and analysis, laboratory management, and contribution to publications and written and oral reports to the sponsor. Work may further include the training and supervision of staff, students, and others in performing specific techniques and/or experiments and instruction and dissemination of results.

Education and Experience

• Competitive applicants will have experience with laboratory management, including purchasing and inventory management.
• Experimental competency and experience to succeed in the role include cloning and transfection or transduction of mammalian cells and/or biochemical analysis including PCR and Western Blot.
• Project management and experience with dissemination, including the preparation of publications and/or reports, and communication of results or instruction of junior staff is preferred.

Essential Skills

• Masters or PhD in biology, biomedical engineering, chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, or equivalent.
• Experience in mammalian cell culture and prior work in an academic or industry research laboratory.
• Prior experience analyzing data and conducting basic statistical analysis is also necessary.

AA/EEO Statement

The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.