The Ohio State University is looking to solve the problem of studying molecular mechanisms of cardiovascular disease using human induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) in the laboratory of Dr. Masataka Nishiga MD PhD within the Department of Molecular Medicine & Therapeutics (MMT) at the Pelotonia Research Center (PRC)
Requirements
- ability to translate, adapt and apply academic or practical knowledge in the conduct of biological/health science research
- experience with molecular, cellular, and biological research techniques and procedures
- experience with human iPSC lines, CRISPR-based genome editing, cloning, qPCR, gel electrophoresis, assays, immunostaining, and Western analysis
- experience with maintenance and differentiation of human iPSC lines
- experience with CRISPR-based genome editing
- experience with cloning
- experience with qPCR, gel electrophoresis, assays, immunostaining, and Western analysis
Responsibilities
- independently conducts assigned experiments
- performs a variety of molecular, cellular, and biological research techniques and procedures including maintenance and differentiation of human iPSC lines, CRISPR-based genome editing, cloning, qPCR, gel electrophoresis, assays, immunostaining, and Western analysis
- sorts and processes biological samples
- tests and evaluates current procedures
- records, consolidates and assists with analysis of research results
- assists in evaluating validity of data obtained from experimental procedures
- summarizes data for inclusion in grant proposals and manuscripts
Other
- Bachelor's Level Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
- 4 years of relevant experience required with High School diploma or GED
- 2 years of relevant experience required with Associate's Degree
- 0 years of relevant experience required with Bachelor's Degree
- ability to work in a team environment
