University Of Texas Medical Branch Galveston , TX 77550
Posted 5 days ago
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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Compensation
University Of Texas Medical Branch