Postdoctoral Scholar, Department of Surgery
Richmond, Virginia
Employer: Virginia Jobs
Industry: Surgery
Salary: Competitive
Job type: Full-Time
Position Responsibilities:
The selected applicant will perform following duties as technical specialist in Department of Surgery research laboratories. Working with PI's and other laboratory personnel to perform required experimental procedures involving the use of animal models of disease. Proficient in myocardial mitochondrial isolation, quantitative and qualitative functional analysis is required. We will train the candidate for these skill sets if necessary. In addition, the position involves good care of laboratory equipment and space, order reagents and consumables, coordinating the use of the laboratory space and instrumentation, organizing storage of the biological samples, animal ordering. Sample processing includes, but is not limited to, plasma isolation from blood, tissue sample fixation and embedding in paraffin. The position requires familiarity with animal research, preparation of surgical instruments, surgical field, animal care and handling, preparation of animals for surgery, post-operative care of the animals, dispensing anesthesia/analgesia, institutional record keeping, daily monitoring of animals after surgery, performing behavioral assays (motor, cognition, and pain), delivery of experimental drugs, and assist in preparing the animals for in vivo MRI and ultrasound imaging. Knowledge of molecular biology techniques, like western blotting, DNA/RNA extraction from tissue and cells, qPCR, tissue sample sectioning, double-labelled florescent immunohistochemistry, light, fluorescent and confocal microscopy, cell culture, and data entry into Microsoft Excel. Should have keen interest and industry in disseminating the laboratory work into published material. Should be proficient in use of software (power point, adobe, EndNote) to conform the manuscripts to match particular Journal's stipulations. Attention to the details is a requisite.
Required Qualifications:
PhD in a related field.
This position requires familiarity with animal research, preparation of surgical instruments, surgical field, animal care and handling, preparation of animals for surgery, post-operative care of the animals, dispensing anesthesia/analgesia, institutional record keeping, daily monitoring of animals after surgery, performing behavioral assays (motor, cognition, and pain), delivery of experimental drugs, and assist in preparing the animals for in vivo MRI and ultrasound imaging.
Knowledge of molecular biology techniques, like western blotting, DNA/RNA extraction from tissue and cells, qPCR, tissue sample sectioning, double-labelled florescent immunohistochemistry, light, fluorescent and confocal microscopy, cell culture, and data entry into Microsoft Excel.
The selected applicant will perform following duties as technical specialist in Department of Surgery research laboratories. Working with PI's and other laboratory personnel to perform required experimental procedures involving the use of animal models of disease. Proficient in myocardial mitochondrial isolation, quantitative and qualitative functional analysis is required. We will train the candidate for these skill sets if necessary. In addition, the position involves good care of laboratory equipment and space, order reagents and consumables, coordinating the use of the laboratory space and instrumentation, organizing storage of the biological samples, animal ordering. Sample processing includes, but is not limited to, plasma isolation from blood, tissue sample fixation and embedding in paraffin. The position requires familiarity with animal research, preparation of surgical instruments, surgical field, animal care and handling, preparation of animals for surgery, post-operative care of the animals, dispensing anesthesia/analgesia, institutional record keeping, daily monitoring of animals after surgery, performing behavioral assays (motor, cognition, and pain), delivery of experimental drugs, and assist in preparing the animals for in vivo MRI and ultrasound imaging. Knowledge of molecular biology techniques, like western blotting, DNA/RNA extraction from tissue and cells, qPCR, tissue sample sectioning, double-labelled florescent immunohistochemistry, light, fluorescent and confocal microscopy, cell culture, and data entry into Microsoft Excel. Should have keen interest and industry in disseminating the laboratory work into published material. Should be proficient in use of software (power point, adobe, EndNote) to conform the manuscripts to match particular Journal's stipulations. Attention to the details is a requisite.
Required Qualifications:
PhD in a related field.
This position requires familiarity with animal research, preparation of surgical instruments, surgical field, animal care and handling, preparation of animals for surgery, post-operative care of the animals, dispensing anesthesia/analgesia, institutional record keeping, daily monitoring of animals after surgery, performing behavioral assays (motor, cognition, and pain), delivery of experimental drugs, and assist in preparing the animals for in vivo MRI and ultrasound imaging.
Knowledge of molecular biology techniques, like western blotting, DNA/RNA extraction from tissue and cells, qPCR, tissue sample sectioning, double-labelled florescent immunohistochemistry, light, fluorescent and confocal microscopy, cell culture, and data entry into Microsoft Excel.
Created: 2024-07-05
Reference: req988_DAHRAq623kWN
Country: United States
State: Virginia
City: Richmond
ZIP: 23222
Similar jobs:
-
Clinical Research Coordinator Supervisor, Department of Surgery
Virginia Jobs in Richmond, Virginia -
Vascular Surgeon, Department of Surgery, SOM (F35660)
Virginia Jobs in Richmond, Virginia -
Surgical Oncologist, Department of Surgery (F73010)
Virginia Jobs in Richmond, Virginia -
Assistant / Associate / Professor, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, School of Dentistry
Virginia Jobs in Richmond, Virginia -
Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon, Department of Surgery (M67522)
Virginia Jobs in Richmond, Virginia -
Laboratory Technician, Department of Surgery
Virginia Jobs in Richmond, Virginia -
Chief - Division of Pediatric Plastic and Craniofacial Surgery
Virginia Jobs in Charlottesville, Virginia -
Postdoctoral Scholar, Department of Surgery, Division of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
Virginia Jobs in Richmond, Virginia -
Postdoctoral Research Associate, Department of Surgery
Virginia Jobs in Charlottesville, Virginia -
Trauma Surgeon, University of Virginia, Section of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery
Virginia Jobs in Charlottesville, Virginia -
Lab Technician 2 or Lab Specialist, Department of Surgery
Virginia Jobs in Charlottesville, Virginia -
Center for Trauma & Critical Care Education Clinical Coordinator, Department of Surgery
Virginia Jobs in Richmond, Virginia -
Postdoctoral Scholar, Department of Surgery
Virginia Jobs in Richmond, Virginia -
Transplant Surgeon, Department of Surgery- SOM- (F35840)
Virginia Jobs in Richmond, Virginia -
Research Associate, Department of Surgery
Virginia Jobs in Charlottesville, Virginia -
Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery
Virginia Jobs in Charlottesville, Virginia -
Vascular Surgery Faculty Position, Division of Vascular & Endovascular Surgery
Virginia Jobs in Charlottesville, Virginia -
Grants and Contracts Assistant, Specialist, Administrator, or Senior Administrator, Department of Surgery
Virginia Jobs in Charlottesville, Virginia -
Urologic Oncologist, Department of Surgery (M60305)
Virginia Jobs in Richmond, Virginia -
Research Associate, Department of Surgery
Virginia Jobs in Charlottesville, Virginia