Research Assistant - Ophthalmology

Scheduled Hours 40

The Rajagopal Lab in the department of Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences is looking for a Research Assistant that assists with research studies, experiments, preparation of material, and documentation allowing for the advancement of scientific analysis and discovery in studies of retinal metabolism, diabetes, and blinding illnesses.

Please visit the lab website for more information on our research: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

• Conducts research experiments and assays. Performs biochemical assays using mouse and human retinal tissue.
• Evaluates research results, reports findings and discusses project outcomes with staff involved.
• Maintains mouse colonies with specific genetic modifications.
• Performs data entry and maintains required documentation on lab and/or specimen conditions and develops and summarizes information into usable formats or presentations on research.
• Coordinates tissue cultures, reagents, probe tests, etc.
• Complies with established safety procedures, compliance requirements, and maintains required documentation on laboratory and specimen conditions.
• Coordinates research project with other institutions and investigators.
• Participates in developing hypotheses to be tested and ways of testing it.
  
  Assists with general supply/equipment orders, lab maintenance and cleaning.
• Performs literature research on specified topics.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Works in a laboratory environment with potential exposure to biological and chemical hazards.
• Must be physically able to wear protective equipment and to provide standard care to research animals.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties Capacity performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Education:

Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.

Certifications / Professional Licenses:

No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.

Work Experience:

Laboratory Operations (2 Years)

Skills:

Not Applicable

Driver's License:

A driver's license is not required for this position.

Individuals with experience in one or more of the following techniques: western blotting, quantitative PCR, immunofluorescence imaging, cell culture, mouse colony management and husbandry.

Education:

No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Certifications / Professional Licenses:

No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Work Experience:

No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Skills:

Document Research, Laboratory Processes, Scientific Research

Grade: R07-H

Salary Range: $17.10 - $29.09 / Hourly. The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's Height and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.

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