Research Assistant - Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine

Position Summary

The Dai Laboratory studies the cellular and molecular mechanisms underlying pulmonary vascular diseases, with a particular focus on endothelial biology, pulmonary hypertension, and vascular remodeling. Our research integrates molecular biology, animal models, human tissue analysis, and single-cell/spatial genomics approaches to better understand disease pathogenesis and identify potential therapeutic targets.

Assists with research study, experiments, preparation of material, and documentation.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Conducts research experiments and assays.
• Evaluates research results, reports findings and discusses project outcomes with staff involved.
• Performs data entry and maintains data files on research.
• Coordinates tissue cultures, reagents, probe tests, etc.
• Complies with established safety procedures and maintains required documentation on laboratory and specimen conditions.
• Coordinates research project with other institutions and investigators.
• Participates in developing hypotheses to be tested and ways of testing it.
• Assists with general supply/equipment orders, lab maintenance and cleaning.
• Performs literature research on specified topics.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions:

• Works in a laboratory environment with potential exposure to biological and chemical hazards.
• Must be physically able to wear protective equipment and to provide standard care to research animals.

Required Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.

Work Experience: Laboratory Operations (2 Years)

Preferred Qualifications

Skills: Document Research, Laboratory Processes, Scientific Research