Lab Assistant II; Limited Appointment

Description The Department of Orthopedic Surgery is seeking a part-time Laboratory Assistant II to support research in our laboratory. The laboratory focuses on skeletal muscle dysfunction, musculoskeletal regeneration, fibrosis, cerebral palsy, and related neuromuscular disorders.

Key responsibilities include:

• Assist with human muscle and small animal tissue research, including tissue collection, cryopreservation, processing, and histological analyses
• Perform immunostaining procedures, microscopy, image acquisition, and quantitative image analysis
• Support studies related to stem cells and musculoskeletal regeneration
• Maintain mammalian tissue and cell cultures and prepare laboratory reagents, chemical solutions, and buffers
• Organize and maintain laboratory equipment, supplies, records, and inventory
• Coordinate and maintain laboratory equipment, supplies, records, and inventory
• Coordinate laboratory maintenance activities, equipment servicing, procurement, and installation
• Ensure compliance with laboratory safety regulations and proper handling and disposal of biological and chemical materials
• Assist with research data organization, quality control, analysis, and record management
• Support preparation of research reports, scientific presentations, manuscripts, and grant-related materials

Please note:

this is a limited position that may convert to career

Salary range: $27.54/hr - $33.13/hr