Yale University
Location
New Haven, CT | United States
Job description
Essential Duties
1. Recommends the design and implementation of procedures and protocols under the direction of a higher-level authority. 2. Investigates, analyzes, and reaches preliminary scientific conclusions related to research planning 3. Ensures data results are compiled, analyzed, and presented properly. 4. Analyzes, develops and interprets scientific results. Maintains clear documentation of results. Prepares scientific reports and papers for research proposals and published reports. 5. Performs independent research and laboratory techniques and participates in experimental research planning. 6. Interacts with internal contacts including the PI, research assistants, graduate students, Radiation Safety and Biological Safety officers, and Animal Care personnel to discuss and evaluate research results and to ensure the smooth and safe operation of the laboratory. 7. Interacts with external contacts such as researchers at other institutions, staff at biotechnology and reagents companies to consult on research methods and to keep abreast of product information and developments. 8. May perform other duties as assigned. Required Education and Experience Master's Degree in a scientific discipline and one year experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Background Check Requirements All candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background screening for this position, which may include motor vehicle, DOT certification, drug testing and credit checks based on the position description and job requirements. All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of the background check. For additional information on the background check requirements and process visit "Learn about background checks" under the Applicant Support Resources section of Careers on the It's Your Yale website. Position Focus: This position provides research assistance combined with lab managerial oversight responsibilities and will be responsible for carrying out and managing the day-to-day operations of the laboratory. Under the direction and supervision of the Principal Investigator, the individual will work on and develop independent studies of the role of the innate immune system during normal and pathological pregnancies and the immunological functions of the placenta and the fetal membranes including data analysis. Responsibilities include training and supervise other members of the lab who may include postdoctoral associates, postgraduate associates, research assistants, clinical trainees and students; and provide assistance where needed. Responsibilities also include supporting the lab's research activities by performing a variety of procedures including but not limited to: specialized human cell and tissue cultures; ELISAs; protein/RNA extraction from cells and tissues; Western blot analysis; and qRT-PCR. Lab duties include but are not limited to: overseeing the smooth operation of the research laboratory; preparing chemicals and reagents; ordering and maintaining inventory of laboratory supplies; keeping records of laboratory purchases and expenses; maintaining laboratory equipment; organizing laboratory and equipment services; and keeping the laboratory up to EHS regulations and organized. The individual will perform additional functions incidental to research activities and lab oversight, as assigned or as the position requires. Certain experiments and PI initiatives, may require flexibility in hours for certain days including weekends. Preferred Education, Experience and Skills: Experience in the following scientific techniques and procedures is preferred but not essential: Cell migration assays; exosome Isolation; Placental and fetal membrane tissue processing; Transfections; Mouse studies; Immunohistochemistry; Immune cell isolation. Experience in the following computer applications: EHS Integrator; eShipGlobal. Posting Disclaimer The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of the position and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of the particular position. Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through their hiring departments.Job tags
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