"Research Assistant"

Job Details

Title: Research Assistant

Department Org: Medicine - 107570

Employee Classification: J1 - Salaried Full Time HSC

Bargaining Unit: Professional Staff Association

Primary Location: HSC C

Weekend/Holiday: {bOther5}

Job Description:

This position will manage the lab and assist in all ongoing laboratory projects. Requires molecular biology techniques, animal models and cell culture techniques.

Duties include the following: perform experiments, analyze data, prepare manuscripts for publication, train and manage laboratory personnel and students, and manage all aspects of the research laboratory, order lab supplies, general lab maintenance duties.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Medicine, Biological Sciences, Chemistry, or related area required.
2. Background knowledge in molecular pathogenesis of glomerular disease, chronic kidney disease.
3. Molecular biology facility management. Must have experience in medicine, pathology, molecular biology techniques, including the maintenance of PCR thermal-cyclers, centrifuges, spectrophotometers, laminar flow hoods for PCR work, pipettes, freezers, storage conditions for samples and reagents, and proper standard operating procedures for molecular biology laboratory.
4. Experience in the maintenance and husbandry of transgenic mice and/or rats and in non-survival mouse and rat surgery for the isolation and culture of primary cell cultures.
5. Ability to assist with writing drafts of research manuscripts required.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Master’s or advanced degree in Biological Sciences, Chemistry, or related field.
2. Minimum one year’s experience in research laboratory environment.
3. The successful candidate should have a medical background, preferably in nephrology and renal pathology, combined with experience in cellular and molecular biology.

Conditions of Employment:

To promote the highest levels of health and well-being, the University of Toledo campuses are tobacco-free. Pre-employment health screening requirements for the University of Toledo Health Science Campus Medical Center will include drug and other required health screenings for the position.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

The University of Toledo is an equal opportunity employer. The University of Toledo does not discriminate in employment, educational programs, or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, ancestry, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, military or veteran status, disability, familial status, or political affiliation.

The University is dedicated to attracting and retaining the best and brightest talent and fostering a culture of respect.

The University of Toledo provides reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you require accommodation to complete this application, or for testing or interviewing, please contact HR Compliance at hrcompliance@utoledo.edu or 419-530-4747 between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. or apply online for an accommodation request.