Research Senior Technician

Research Senior Technician to assist and support scientific investigation to study the molecular pathogenesis of acute lung injury and ARDS as directed in the Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine in the Department of Internal Medicine; independently conducts assigned experiments; performs a variety of molecular, cellular, and biological research techniques and procedures including gene expression assays (PCR, gel electrophoresis, immunoblotting analysis); cell culture including human primary cells, sorts and processes tissue and blood samples; tests and evaluates current procedures; performs surgical procedures on small laboratory animals to model human disease; records, consolidates and assists with analysis of research results; assists in evaluating validity of data obtained from experimental procedures; summarizes data for inclusion in grant proposals and manuscripts; prepares research progress reports; assists principal investigator with the preparation of publications, manuscripts, articles, posters, and abstracts; conducts library research on requested topics through researching current literature; oversees and maintains accurate records of laboratory activities; assists with training of junior research staff, and undergraduate and graduate students in research methods and equipment operation; sets up and operates laboratory equipment; monitors research supply, including specimens, inventory and initiates procurement requests as needed.