Post Doc Res Assoc

Post Doc Res Assoc

Job Summary

The central goal of the lab is to reduce the incidence of clinical infection associated with percutaneous devices, such as prosthetic limbs. To accomplish this, a variety of in vitro and in vivo models are utilized. Current work in her lab focuses on implant surface modification to enhance wound healing adjacent to these devices.

This position will be responsible for working independently and as part of a team to design, conduct, and analyze current research in the lab. Duties may include but are not limited to: cell culture maintenance and experimentation, microbiological analysis, animal caretaking, tissue collection and processing (e.g., general histological and/or qRT-PCR analysis), confocal and scanning electron microscope analysis, recording and presenting experimental results, purchasing lab supplies, and maintaining a clean and orderly workspace. Limited weekend hours are required for general animal caretaking, but are dependent on ongoing experiments and are rotated evenly amongst lab members.

1. Work independently and collaboratively to design and conduct studies supporting ongoing research projects in the lab.
2. Maintain daily operations of the laboratory including, but not limited to, ordering lab supplies, maintenance of equipment, organization, and record keeping.
3. Prepare, organize, and communicate scientific results in departmental, group, and/or individual meetings, and work with the team to prepare results for scientific publications, grant proposals, and presentations.
4. Implement, validate, and document new methodologies and lab techniques, including writing detailed protocols and training new lab personnel.
5. May perform other duties as assigned.

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.

Responsibilities
Work Environment and Level of Frequency that may be required:Nearly Continuously: Lab environment.Often: Infectious disease, oils; there is air or skin exposure to oils or other cutting fluids, hazards include a variety of physical conditions such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, electrical current, or exposure to chemicalsOften: Exposure to animals.Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be requiredNearly Continuously: Hearing, listening, talking.Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking, standing, sitting.Often: Bending, reaching overhead.

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Requisition Number: PRN38738B
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Work Schedule Summary:
Department: 00262 - Plastic & Reconstruct Surgery
Location: Campus
Pay Rate Range: 45,000
Close Date:
Open Until Filled:

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