Associate Scientist

Reference #: 24002908
Description
Grade:  T26
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The Associate Scientist participates in projects to study the mechanisms and treatment of mitochondrial dysfunction in heart failure and neurodegenerative diseases. Experience in one of the following specialized techniques is beneficial: CRISPR, optogenetics, stem cell biology, stem cell differentiate cardiomyocytes and neurons, mitochondrial biology, vector construction, Ca2 signaling, multi-omics (proteomics, metabolomics, genomics), cardiac disease models, confocal imaging, and imaging processing. Applicants should be able to work with multiple researchers and adapt techniques and experiments to suit specific needs. Willingness to learn new techniques as needed.
Responsibilities include:
Molecular biological techniques, such as the generation of viral vectors, gene cloning, PCR/RT-PCR/qPCR, Western blotting, and protein purification.
Rodent-related studies, including animal handling, surgery, heart disease models (such as ischemia/reperfusion, transverse aortic constriction), neurological animal models (such as brain ischemia/reperfusion model), behavioral tests, tissue dissection, and histology.
Cell biology, including primary cardiomyocyte and neuronal cultures, cell transfection, and imaging collection and analyses.
Research data collection/analysis, figure preparation, and writing research papers
Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Education & Experience:
Ph.D in a related field and at least four years of research experience.
Required Skills & Abilities:
Demonstrated proficiency in molecular biology techniques.
Ability to use Microsoft Office programs and applicable computer software.
Demonstrated ability to complete experiments in a timely manner.
Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.
Experience operating all standard laboratory equipment.
Demonstrated ability to work with laboratory animals.
This is a grant funded position.
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Primary Location:Pennsylvania-Philadelphia-Health Sciences Campus (HSC)-Kresge Science Hall

Job:Staff
Schedule:Full-time
Shift:Day Job
Employee Status:Regular

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