Research Technician

Overview

The Gnecco Lab centers at the interface of reproductive biology and tissue engineering to understand the inflammatory origins of uterine function and disease pathogenesis. Projects involve the use of primary human samples and 3D in vitro organoid model systems coupled to tissue clearing imaging to perform innovative and translational research. We use these tissue engineering approaches to dissect the tissue microenvironment with the goal of elucidate the immune-endocrine mechanisms regulating uterine health.

These projects involve interfacing with clinical collaborators, handling human patient specimens, and interacting with end-users of the laboratory’s approaches/technologies. We are interested in highly self-motivated and collaborative team members and value inclusivity in a creative working environment as a means to develop innovative solutions to critical biomedical problems. We value mentorship and want to support your work towards your long-term professional goals

You will help develop a diverse range of 3D tissue models; learning, deploying and developing technical protocols in collaboration with Dr. Gnecco and other lab members; maintain the lab’s 3D hydrogel biomaterial library, which includes characterization of reagents and gels using standard polymer science methods (molarity calculations, reconstitution, colorimetric assays), and assist with carrying out some cell culture (tissue isolation, passaging, freezing both of 2D/3D cultures), bioassays, and analysis in collaboration with lab members.

RESPONSIBILITITES AND ROLES:
The Gnecco Lab Research Technician will lead the maintenance and organization of the tissue biobank including the