Research Associate- Pulmonary Critical Care and Sleep

Research Associate
- Pulmonary Critical Care and Sleep

Research Associate who participates in planning, design, execution, and management of research projects in a foundational (basic) biological/health science research laboratory investigating lung aging, regeneration, and fibrosis in the Department of Internal Medicine, Division Pulmonary, Critical Care Medicine and Sleep; participates in developing and implementing goals and objectives of studies; designs and executes complex laboratory experiments; performs mouse studies and executing molecular biological and biochemical experiments with independence.

This position requires experience in biochemical/molecular techniques such as cell culture, immunoblotting, DNA/ RNA preparation and immunocytochemistry. Multi-tasking several experiments simultaneously and efficient time management is necessary. It is expected collects, analyzes and interprets research data; assists with development and implementation of new and/or revised research methodologies and techniques; tests experimental designs, sampling techniques, and analytical methods and make recommendations for utilization;

assists in establishment of controls, criteria and research standards; performs critical analysis of literature relevant to research being undertaken; assists in the preparation of research papers and manuscripts for publication and presentation at national and international conferences and workshops, and in the writing of project reports, articles and other documents; assists principal investigator in the preparation of proposals to obtain new or renewal of extramural funding in support of research;

coordinates laboratory activities and work assignments of postdoctoral researchers, graduate and undergraduate students, and laboratory research staff; oversees and coordinates periodic maintenance and testing of laboratory equipment; performs additional duties as assigned.

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.