Researcher I – Ophthalmology

Researcher I – Ophthalmology – 220000024A

Description

 

THIS IS A GRANT FUNDED POSITON

 

JOB SUMMARY/ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:  This position exists to perform research tasks related to research projects and ensure smooth implementation of research studies under the supervision of the Principal Investigator (PI).

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

Assists Principal Investigator in experiments with laboratory mouse and rats, and biochemical, molecular and cell culture studies.

Collects and enters research data, analysis of the data and assisting with the writing of progress reports for various grants and in the production of manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed journals.

Performs laboratory experiments with mouse and rats.

Breeds, genotype, maintain record and conduct visual experiments (ERG, OKT etc.) with live mice and rats.

Conducts experiments on light-damage, genetically modified mice, experiments on corneal burn and imaging.

Harvests tissue, maintain inventory and up-to-date records of mice-rats status/experimental data within in-house database.

Collects tissue (mostly eyes) and process for histological analyses by paraffin block and sectioning, staining etc.

Performs molecular, biochemical and cell culture experiments. Cell culture and various kinds of cell based assays (cell death, cell viability, proliferation etc.).

Performs tissue culture using sterile technique and maintain cell lines.

Extracts RNA, protein, lipids from cells and perform cDNA synthesis, gene expression studies using quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction (qPCR), Western blotting, immunocytochemistry, confocal microscopy etc.

Assists the Principal Investigators in implementing study protocols, data collection, analysis, and assisting with the writing of progress reports.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

 

Qualifications

 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

 

EDUCATION:  Master’s Degree in one of the sciences. (TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED)

 

EXPERIENCE: two (2) year relevant experience in biochemical, molecular and cell biology research, preferably with extensive use of laboratory mouse and rat models. OR Ph.D in related field will be accepted in lieu of experience OR Bachelor’s Degree in one of the sciences four (4) years relevant experience in biochemical, molecular and cell biology research, preferably with extensive use of laboratory mouse and rat models

Must be able to work with small rodents/animals. (Work experience in biological/medical sciences preferred).

 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Possess strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and strong interpersonal skills to work effectively as part of a team.
• Knowledge of current safety standards.
• Experience working with laboratory animals.

 

WORK SCHEDULE: This position may be required to occasionally work evenings and weekends.

 

Job
  Research Professional 
Primary Location
  US-Tennessee-Memphis 
Organization
  Ophthalmology 
Schedule
  Full-time 
Campus/Institute  Memphis 
Job Posting
  Sep 19, 2022, 12:04:01 PM