Assistant Scientist

Grade: T24
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The Assistant Scientist in Dr. Gareth Thomas' lab provides technical support by performing scientific experiments within a research lab. Independently handles experiments or small research projects requiring advanced knowledge and experience in a specific scientific area or discipline. Maintains records of data, and may be involved in training graduate and medical students in research methods and procedures.

Responsibilities include:
Perform immunocytochemistry and will subsequently acquire images of samples using confocal or fluorescence microscopy. Images will be analyzed using ImageJ or similar image analysis software, quantified using Excel and plotted using GraphPad Prism software.
Perform SDS-PAGE and western blotting.
Basic mouse colony maintenance (mouse breeding, separation of cages).

Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Education & Experience:
Bachelor's Degree in related field and at least two years of experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Required Skills & Abilities:
*Prior experience with rodent handling, preferably genetically modified mice
*Proficiency in tissue culture and/or molecular biology
*Working knowledge of applicable computer software and applicable professional principles

This is a grant funded position.

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Compliance Statement: In the performance of their functions as detailed in the position description employees have an obligation to avoid ethical, legal, financial and other conflicts of interest to ensure that their actions and outside activities do not conflict with their primary employment responsibilities at the institution. Employees are also expected to understand and be in compliance with applicable laws, University and employment policies and regulations, including NCAA regulations for areas and departments which their essential functions cause them to interact.

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