Research Lab Specialist Intermediate

About This Role

The Research Laboratory Specialist Intermediate will support Dr. Piotrowski-Daspit's research at the DYNAMED Laboratory, focusing on developing polymeric drug delivery vehicles for genetic diseases. This role involves managing project aspects, training lab members, conducting experiments with animal models, and preparing manuscripts.

Responsibilities

• Take a leading role and work closely with the PI in the development and implementation of the research program
• Provide technical support for research projects including nanoparticle formulation, mammalian cell culture, immunohistochemistry, and animal procedures
• Prepare research findings for submission to peer-reviewed scientific journals or presentations at scientific conferences
• Meet with the research team regularly to share research progress and inspire new ideas during group brainstorming
• Train incoming laboratory members on experimental procedures
• Record all information, daily, in an official electronic laboratory notebook

Requirements

• BS or MS in biomedical/chemical engineering, materials science, chemistry, molecular biology, or related discipline
• 4+ years of related experience
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Exceptional work ethic
• Excellent communication (written and verbal), organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Familiarity with the operation of basic laboratory equipment including chemical fume hoods and biosafety cabinets
• Willingness to learn new techniques

Qualifications

• BS or MS, preferably in biomedical/chemical engineering, materials science, chemistry, molecular biology, or related discipline
• 4+ years of related experience. 5+ years of prior research laboratory experience is preferred.

Nice to Have

• History of authorship on publications in peer-reviewed journals
• Experience with flow cytometry, microscopy, histology/immunohistochemistry, mammalian cell culture, polymer chemistry/materials science, quantitative analysis techniques using computer programming
• Lab experience leading projects, initiating new areas of research, and organizing teams of researchers
• Experience in drug/nucleic acid delivery and work with animal models (rodents)

Skills

* Required skills

Benefits