Research Associate I, Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Research Staff (Galveston)

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in basic science or equivalent; no experience required.

Job Description:

Performs varying standardized laboratory assignments and experiments.

Job Duties:

• Under general supervision, performs routine and non-routine research assignments and experiments of moderate complexity.
• Plans, coordinates, provides setup and conducts standard research experiments following general technical instructions.
• Prepares biological assays and conducts quantitative and qualitative analysis.
• Makes modifications to research procedures as determined by Principal Investigator.
• Maintains records of all tests performed and data collected and provides preliminary analysis of results.
• Assists in the compilation and tabulation of data and analysis of final data.
• Ensures the accurate assembly, calibration, operation and modification of a variety of laboratory equipment as defined by appropriate guidelines.
• Maintains lab for animal and environmental safety compliance.
• Maintains lab inventory of supplies and equipment.
• Performs literature searches as outlined by the Principal Investigator.
• May provide guidance to junior research staff.
• Apply mechanobiology and bioengineering to the mechanistic study of diseases, and the development of next-generation therapeutics and diagnostic tools abiding the concept of mechano-medicine.
• Study how mechanical force regulates the adhesion, signaling and activation of platelets, endothelial cells, neutrophils and cancer cells, etc.
• Investigate why mechanobiological defects of cells and molecules lead to severe pathological outcomes, and design mutations and interfering agents to correct such defects for therapeutic purposes.
• Assist in developing innovative projects in: 1) Receptor-mediated cell mechanosensing ; 2) Vascular mechanomedicine ; 3) Virus-related vascular dysfunctions; 4) Integrin conformational dynamics and mechano-activity; 5) High-throughput microfluidic platform development
• Adheres to internal controls established for department.
• Performs related duties as required.

Skills:

• Animal Science/Care Surgery.
• Biological Assays.
• Quantitative Analysis.
• Qualitative Analysis.
• Data Analysis.
• Tabulation of Data.
• Equipment Calibration.
• Technical Writing Experience.
• Standard Laboratory Equipment.

Salary Range:

Commensurate with experience.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:

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