Research Professional 1 - Cardiovascular

About the Job:
80% - Candidate will be responsible for animal management for the Zhang laboratory in the area of atrial fibrillation and atrial myopathy. The person in this position would support the team in tracking the status, weight, and diet of individual animals, and performing procedures such as injections and ear tagging. The person would also assist with tissue collection, tissue processing, histology and subsequent molecular and biochemical studies. This position requires a high level of attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. This candidate must follow laboratory standard operation procedures (SOPs) when in clean rooms handling rodents. Other responsibilities include:
- Analyze and interpret results of routine protocols to ensure optimal quality and consistency;
- Organize and maintain lab records including specimen intake standard protocols, instruction manuals, maintenance and quality control logs, and specimen logs;
- Develop working knowledge of effective troubleshooting techniques for difficult and unusual specimens in all aspects of lab service;
- Maintain a detailed notebook, type results, reports, and/or enter preliminary results including making case specific comments pertaining to quality of specimens and/or interpretation of results.

20% - Attend and participate in weekly laboratory meetings.
- Meeting with Principal Investigators to discuss progress and to develop work plans. Interact with laboratory personnel through oral and written communication to provide customized services, technical assistance, training, and troubleshooting;
- Must practice safe work habits at all times, be knowledgeable about and adhere to university policies and procedures and complete required training as necessary.

All required qualifications must be included in the application materials

Required Qualifications:
BA/BS degree with a major in a biological science preferred, or a combination of education and work experience totaling at least four years.
This is a 60% FTE position, 24 hours a week with required on-site days during the week.

Preferred Qualifications:
Willingness to learn several advanced imaging software programs. Strong problem-solving skills are also preferred and the ability to maintain responsibility for multiple projects simultaneously is also preferred. Candidate must have the ability to read, interpret, and carefully follow experimental protocols.

Pay Range: $24,960-$38,525; depending on education/qualifications/experience

Time Appointment Category: 60% Appointment

Position Type: Civil-Service & Non-Faculty Labor Represented Staff

Please visit the Office of Human Resources website for more information regarding benefit eligibility.

The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
• Continuous learning opportunities through professional training
• Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• University HSA contributions
• Disability and employer-paid life insurance
• Employee wellbeing program
• Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity
• Financial counseling services
• Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost

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