Research Specialist, Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine, Arthritis Autoimmune Disease Center

Research Specialist, Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine, Arthritis Autoimmune Disease Center

We are seeking highly motivated, well-trained individuals interested in bench and translational research in tissue injury and pulmonary fibrosis. The successful candidate will work in a highly collaborative, collegial, multidisciplinary research environment using complementary imaging, molecular, and metabolic approaches. The candidate will work with patient cell/tissue samples in conjunction with animal models of lung disease. The candidate will independently perform established laboratory procedures and contribute to the execution and troubleshooting of experimental workflows in support of laboratory goals and grant commitments.

Responsibilities include maintaining laboratory equipment and supplies, organizing and managing research data, and working effectively both independently and as part of a team. The candidate will present findings at laboratory meetings and contribute to manuscript preparation.

Bachelor's degree with 1-3 years of related experience, Master's preferred. Established experience in the following areas is desirable: (A) in vivo animal models of disease; (B) animal colony management, breeding, and genotyping; (C) mouse and human cell isolation and culture; (D) cell sorting (FACS); (E) cell/tissue imaging techniques, including fluorescence and confocal microscopy; and (F) advanced biochemical and molecular biology techniques.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.