Research Assistant, Nephrology
Core
Pre-doctoral research assistant supporting a basic research group focused on the role of the juxtaglomerular apparatus in regulating renal hemodynamics and systemic blood pressure.
Role type
Pre-doctoral research assistant (wet-lab/animal models)
Builds
Research data, figures, manuscripts, and grant applications
Domain
Biomedical research (Nephrology, renal physiology)
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Wet-lab research execution, animal handling and surgical techniques, data collection and analysis, laboratory safety compliance, record keeping
Preferred skills
Molecular biology, biochemistry, or physiology techniques (PCR, Western blot, histology, cell culture, microscopy), statistical software proficiency
Technologies
Microsoft Office, statistical software
Responsibilities
Perform bench work and animal surgeries, collect and analyze data, generate figures, prepare manuscripts, assist with laboratory management and inventory, support PI and team in project execution
Seniority
Entry-level, pre-doctoral