Research Lab Specialist Intermediate/Associate (Term-Limited)

About This Role

Design, execute, and troubleshoot complex experiments to study mechanisms of organ fibrosis, while ensuring efficient and compliant day-to-day lab operations. This role focuses on identifying novel targeted treatment strategies.

Responsibilities

• Design, plan, conduct, and troubleshoot complex experiments to advance the lab's understanding of organ fibrosis
• Apply fundamental and advanced molecular and cell biology techniques, including immunology and flow cytometry
• Perform and analyze immunological assays such as ELISA and multi-color flow cytometry
• Utilize in-depth training to handle and manage rodent animal models, perform surgical procedures, dissections, and specialized techniques like blood collection
• Actively contribute to the lab's intellectual property by co-authoring publications and co-presenting research findings with the Principal Investigator
• Provide day-to-day operational oversight, ensuring the lab runs efficiently, safely, and in full compliance with institutional and regulatory standards
• Train and mentor junior lab members, students, and technicians on proper research techniques, equipment operation, and lab procedures

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in biology, biochemistry, or a recognized field of science directly related to the lab
• 4-5 years experience in a related field (Intermediate Level)
• Animal work experience
• General molecular and cell biology techniques expertise
• Ability to manage scientific execution and laboratory management

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in biology, biochemistry, or a recognized field of science directly related to the lab
• 4-5 years experience in a related field

Nice to Have

• Master's degree or higher
• Immunology and Flow Cytometry skills
• Experience with rodent animal models (including transgenic lines)
• Surgical procedures, dissections, blood collection skills

Skills

* Required skills

Benefits