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The Department of Surgery is seeking a motivated Research Professional I to support research projects focused on wound healing, tissue regeneration, and advanced therapeutics. This entry-level position is ideal for candidates looking to gain hands-on experience in a dynamic, translational research environment.

The Research Professional I will perform with laboratory experiments, data collection, and general lab maintenance, contributing to studies aimed at advancing our understanding of wound repair and developing novel therapies. Successful applicants may also participate in the efforts to achieve compliance with all Federal (FDA) and State accrediting agency requirements in the manufacturing and testing of isolated human islets in the Cellular Therapeutic Production Center (CTPC). The Institute for Cellular Transplantation (ICT) is one of the few programs in the US that isolates islets from donors for distribution of use for researchers across the world. This position would require supporting islet manufacturing processes.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this positions.

Duties & Responsibilities

Human Islet Isolation and Processing:

Perform routine laboratory experiments under supervision, including cell cultures requiring the use of sterile technique, processing tissue samples, and preparing slides using staining techniques
Isolate human islet cells from donor pancreata under cleanroom conditions and conduct in vitro research, including islet culture, sampling, and functional assessment.
Receive donor pancreata at the research facility, including during nights and weekends as needed.
Perform real-time documentation of procedures and results to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.

Data Collection and Preparation:

Perform oxygen consumption measurements in cells for a variety of projects, as well as maintain and troubleshoot the existing technology.
Maintain accurate and detailed records of experiments, procedures, and results in laboratory notebooks and databases.
Ensure compliance with safety regulations, biosafety protocols, and institutional guidelines.

Team Collaboration:

Work closely with postdoctoral researchers, graduate students, and principal investigators to support ongoing projects.
Attend events for continuous education, participate in lab meetings, journal clubs, and departmental seminars.
Collaborate with senior researchers in designing research methodologies and establishing novel procedures.
Assist senior lab associates in preparation of data and reports for grant applications and proposals.

Laboratory Equipment and Technical Skills:

Learn to operate laboratory and experimental equipment, such as microtomes, microscopes, electron microscopes, spectrophotometers, pipettes, and centrifuges.
Maintain laboratory equipment and ensure proper operation and cleanliness.
Prepare reagents, media, and other supplies necessary for experiments.

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