Research Specialist - Comparative Dermatology

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  Medical, Dental, and Vision
  
• Flexible Spending Account
• Retirement Programs
• Disability Plans
• Life Insurance
• Accident Plan
• Paid Time Off and Other Leave Programs
• 12 Holidays Each Year
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  Tuition and Academic Assistance
  
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  And so much more!
  
  
  

• To conduct impactful basic and translational research.
• To investigate disease mechanisms and evaluate therapeutic approaches through clinical trials.
• To train veterinary students and house officers in clinical and research methodologies within the field of dermatology.

• Independently design, perform, and analyze cellular and molecular biology experiments.
• Maintain detailed and organized research records; analyze data and assist in the preparation of grant proposals and scientific manuscripts.
• Develop, optimize, and troubleshoot novel research methods and techniques.
• Conduct literature and database reviews to support experimental design and protocol development.
• Manage and maintain blood biobanks and associated sample inventories.
• Oversee day-to-day laboratory operations, including compliance with laboratory safety, equipment maintenance, inventory management, supply ordering, and expense tracking.
• Instruct and train students, interns, residents, and faculty in research procedures, protocols, and equipment usage.
• Assist with clinical trials, including IACUC protocol preparation, clinical data collection, and the processing, storage, and analysis of samples.

• Other tasks and responsibilities may be assigned based on the needs of the organization and evolving priorities.

Bachelor's degree in a discipline related to the area of assignment; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

• Experience with protein analysis and molecular biology techniques including PCR and RNA/DNA extraction.
• Exceptional organizational skills and strong attention to details.
• Foundational knowledge in immunology, molecular biology, and cell biology.
• Ability to present summaries of research results in oral and written format.
• Ability to present basic laboratory information to new lab personnel. Maintains and organizes required documentation of research data. Ability to write research protocols for grant publication preparation and publication.
• Ability to search literature demonstrating an understanding of scientific, experimental and/or research theory to assist in the design of methods, procedures and/or techniques.
• Ability to identify data to be collected and documented. Ability to identify resources needed to conduct experiments.
• Ability to monitor and report quality control measures.

• Extensive hands-on experience with molecular biology, cell culture and histopathology techniques including (but not limited) to:
  
  
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    DNA/RNA isolation
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    PCR, including quantitative PCR
    
  • Gel electrophoresis
  • Cloning and transfection
  • Cell culture (growing and maintaining various cell lines and establishing primary cell culture)
  • ELISA
  
  
  
  
  
• Ability to identify, troubleshoot, and resolve issues with laboratory assays.
• Experience with MS Word, Excel and basic software programs (eg basic graphing and statistical programs).

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