"Research Assistant - Rheumatology"

Position Summary

The Paley Lab is interested in how autoimmune disease develops, with a focus on the CD8 T cells that change from fighting off viruses and bacteria to attacking one’s own body. We are currently studying the CD8 T cells that cause Ankylosing Spondylitis (as well as Acute Anterior Uveitis) to develop new and better tools to help diagnose and treat patients.

This position involves lab techniques such as (but not limited to) PCR and gel electrophoresis, cloning, human biospecimen processing, lentiviral transduction, flow cytometry, cell culture, and ELISA. Experience with immunology is encouraged but not required. Applicants should be able to discuss/explain basic study details with research participants.

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

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

For more information, please check out our lab website: https://paleylab.com/.

• 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.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

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

Grade

R07-H

Salary Range

$17.10 - $29.09 / Hourly