The Sah Lab is focused on studying ion channels as regulators of cellular metabolism in various tissues and cell types, investigating their role in obesity and metabolism. The job is to assist with the technical aspects of these research studies and experiments.
Requirements
- up to one year of experience in a laboratory setting.
- Laboratory Instrumentation
- Laboratory Research
- Software Program
- Working Independently
- Detailed Reports
- Communication
Responsibilities
- Assists with research studies, experiments and assays, including collection of data, preparation of solutions and setup and maintenance of equipment.
- Performs data entry and maintains data files on research.
- Prepares tissue cultures, reagents, probe tests, etc.
- Complies with established safety procedures and maintains required documentation on laboratory and specimen conditions.
- Ensures lab conditions and equipment are properly cleaned and maintained in accordance with established procedures.
- Assists with general lab maintenance and cleaning.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Other
- Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.
- This position works in a laboratory environment with potential exposure to biological and chemical hazards.
- The individual must be physically able to wear protective equipment and to provide standard care to research animals.
- All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.
- All external candidates receiving an offer of employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position.
