Researcher -Transplant Surgery

Job Summary/Essential Job Functions

The Researcher 1 supports a multidisciplinary research program focused on understanding the mechanisms of acute kidney injury (AKI), kidney transplantation, and renal recovery.

The Researcher 1 supports a multidisciplinary research program focused on understanding the mechanisms of acute kidney injury (AKI), kidney transplantation, and renal recovery.

• Assists in establishing and optimizing rodent models of kidney transplantation.
• Performs and assists with rodent models of AKI, including nephrectomy, renal ischemia-reperfusion injury, and rhabdomyolysis.
• Assists with pre-operative preparation, surgical procedures, post-operative monitoring, and animal care.
• Performs animal handling, treatment administration, and biological sample collection.
• Collects, processes, and preserves blood, urine, kidney, and other tissue samples.
• Assists with histological, biochemical, molecular, and functional analyses of kidney injury and recovery.
• Maintains accurate laboratory records, experimental protocols, and animal-related documentation.
• Assists with data collection, organization, analysis, and presentation.
• Maintains laboratory supplies, equipment, and general laboratory organization.
• Adheres to institutional guidelines for animal welfare, biosafety, and laboratory safety.
• Collaborates with research staff, trainees, and investigators on ongoing projects.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Bachelor’s Degree. (Doctoral Degree preferred.)(TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED)

Three (3) years of relevant lab experience; OR Master’s Degree and one (1) year or relevant lab experience. Surgical experience is necessary for this position.

• Ability to manage time and work on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to think and work independently as well as collaboratively.
• Demonstrates effective listening, oral and written communication skills.
• Technical writing skills for proposal, report, and manuscript preparation.
• Ability to create and maintain extensive records on research subjects.
• Knowledge of Basic Research Principles and Federal Code of Regulations for Clinical Research Studies.
• Excellent organizational skills.

This position may occasionally be required to work evenings