Lab Aide

Lab Aide

Job Summary

The Steele Center for Translational Medicine (SCTM) aims to identify therapeutic targets for age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and its newest initiative, glaucoma, two leading causes of visual impairment worldwide. The SCTM is comprised of an interdisciplinary team of basic and applied researchers, clinicians, clinical staff, and national/international collaborators. Our scientific efforts center around unique resources, including a collection of over 8,000 pairs of donated human eyes - complete with full genetic profiles, images, and ophthalmic and medical histories - and a large study cohort of AMD and glaucoma patients. This research aims to help better understand genotype-directed disease mechanisms, identify causal pathways and targets, and develop novel therapies to halt blinding eye diseases.

Under minimal supervision, the candidate will perform data collection, data entry, and other projects related to research. File and maintain research records and logs of research data. Maintains the physical environment of the lab. Perform processes outlined in the protocol for processing and preparing human donor eyes and related tissue for later use in research.

This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

Responsibilities

1. File and maintain research records and logs of research data.
2. Knowledge of laboratory equipment usage and maintenance.
3. Bloodborne pathogen exposure prevention.
4. Knowledge of ocular structure and pathology, specifically as it relates to age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and glaucoma. This will be taught to candidates once hired.
5. Availability to perform on-call functions. These functions include:
   1. Maintains the physical environment of the lab.
   2. Collect human donor eyes and related tissue and blood specimens and process them according to research protocol.
      
      

This job description is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

Work Environment and Level of Frequency that may be required.Nearly Continuously: Office environmentNearly Continuously: Lab environmentOften: Infectious disease fumes (There is air or skin exposure to oils or other cutting fluids)Rarely: Exposure to animals

Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be required.Nearly Continuously: Sitting, hearing, listening, talking.Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking.Seldom: Bending, reaching overhead.

Minimum Qualifications
This is an entry level position and on the job training is provided. The ability to understand and carry out verbal and written instructions; the ability to keep accurate records; and demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills required.

A general knowledge of laboratory procedures, equipment and terminology; the ability to operate and care for laboratory equipment; and a knowledge of appropriate specimen handling techniques preferred.

Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

Preferences
Would prefer to have a work history in a research lab.

Special Instructions


Requisition Number: PRN15256N
Full Time or Part Time? Part Time
Work Schedule Summary: This position starts off as daytime - administrative data entry and other research projects. Then can transition to nights and weekends for on-call duties once shift is available and fully trained.
Department: 00870 - Ophthalmology-Research
Location: Campus
Pay Rate Range: $7.28-$14.18/hr.
Close Date: 11/18/2024
Open Until Filled:

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