Research Assistant

Summary:

Under
supervision and following established policies and procedures conducts
experiments using in vivo/or in vitro techniques. Manages the animal colony. Operates monitoring equipment; collects and
analyzes data using statistical methodology.
Reviews literature in the field for informational purposes or to gather
data.

Responsibilities:

Will conduct research to examine the role of cell adhesion molecules in heart
development and disease. Recent research in the lab focuses on understanding
the molecular mechanisms by which the cadherin-catenin cell adhesion complex
regulates heart muscle growth (Li et al. Circ. Res. 2015; Vite et al.
Development 2018). The project utilizes
genetically altered mouse models and primary cell culture.

Responsibilities include
genotyping record keeping and animal colony management. Under general supervision perform variety of
molecular cellular and histological techniques including polymerase chain
reaction (PCR) DNA RNA & protein isolation and primary cell culture.
Other responsibilities include supply ordering assist in preparation of
manuscripts and attend weekly group meetings.

Gathers
tabulates graphs develops explanatory charts and analyzes data using
statistical methodology. May use
computer programming to assist in data analysis.

Reviews
literature pertaining to research being conducted in the scientific area of
interest for information in order to better understand the research conducted
and to gather data. Performs routine
laboratory cleaning and maintenance functions as required.

Prepares
reagents and/or drugs for use in conducting experiments. Participates in planning research protocols
developing research methodologies on providing input for the interpretation of
data.

Other information:

BASIC KNOWLEDGE:

Completion of a Bachelor of
Science Degree in the scientific field off the research being conducted.

Requires a working knowledge
of statistics computer programming and research methodology.

Requires a professional level
of knowledge of the scientific field germane to the research being conducted.

EXPERIENCE:

Three
to six months related experience.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Works
in a laboratory environment with possible exposure to human and animal serum
chemical reagents animal subjects and radioactive materials. Hazards are minimized with adherence to
established safety protocols.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

None.

Brown University Health is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin age ethnicity sexual orientation ancestry genetics gender identity or expression disability protected veteran or marital status. Brown University Health is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

Location: Rhode Island Hospital USA:RI:Providence

Work Type: Full Time

Shift: Shift 1

Union: Non-Union