Summary

A Research Associate position in Molecular and Cellular Biology is available in Dr. Lisa McClendon’s laboratory in Bert O’Malley’s group. The Research Associate will join our exciting research programs to study wound healing properties of steroid receptor coactivation by small molecule drugs in the heart, brain and skin. The studies will use state-of-the-art technologies, including RNA/ChIP-seq, proteomics, metabolomics, FACS sorting, and genetically engineered mouse models, including lineage-tracing mouse models. Extensive cell culture and animal work are required.

Please reference your publications, if applicable, in your CV.

Job Duties

• Responsibilities will be focused on bench level scientific activities and the efficient preparation of well-documented materials suitable for FDA IND-enabling studies.
• Assists other members of our research team and communicate closely with them to perform complex multi-person scientific tasks.
• Plans, directs and conducts research experiments.
• Evaluates and analyzes data.
• Develops research techniques and performs applications required for specific research projects.
• Documents results of experiments and reports to principal investigators.
• Performs other job related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree in Basic Science or a related field.Experience in lieu of degree will not be accepted.
• Three years of relevant experience typically as a Research Assistant, Research Technician or Postdoctoral Fellow/Associate.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong experience in molecular and cellular biology
• Experience withdrug development efforts