General Information
| Job Description | SRA 1 | Working Title | Staff Research Associate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Job Code | 009613 | Grade | |
| Department Name | Biomedical Sciences - D01059 | Department Head | Monica Carson |
| Supervisor | Carrie Jonak | Effective Date | 09/07/2021 |
Position(s) Directly Supervised
| Job Code | Title | FTE |
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Department Custom Scope
| Under the supervision of the Binder laboratory manager, perform a broad range of general laboratory duties and assist with laboratory experimental procedures using a variety of genetic, molecular and biochemical approaches. Responsibilities include, but not limited to, maintaining stocks of solutions and reagents necessary for general lab use, immunohistochemistry analysis, Western Blot analysis, and handling, breeding and weaning of mice and rats. |
Education & Experience Requirements
Education Requirements
| Degree | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree in a related field of science. | Required |
| Bachelor of Science degree in neuroscience. | Preferred |
Experience Requirements
| Experience | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Minimum of 2 years of related laboratory experience. | Required |
| Demonstrated experience in working with transgenic and knockout rodents. | Required |
| Demonstrated experience in rat and mouse anesthesia, surgical preparation, and postoperative treatment. | Required |
| Demonstrated experience in using and maintaining laboratory equipment, including but not limited to pipettes, centrifuges, balances, microscopes and cryostat. | Required |
| Demonstrated experience with Western Blotting and protein expression analysis. | Required |
| Demonstrated experience with rodent perfusion, dissection and harvest of organs for analysis. | Required |
| Demonstrated experience in tissue sectioning using the cryostat, immunohistochemistry staining and microscopy. | Required |
| Experience with spinal cord injury in rats. | Preferred |
| Experience with mouse electroencephalography (EEG) analysis. | Preferred |
| Experience with immunohistochemistry staining analysis and quantitation. | Preferred |
License Requirements
Certification Requirements
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Educational Condition Requirements
| Condition | Requirement |
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Key Responsibilities
| Description | % Time |
|---|---|
| Molecular biology and rodent colony maintenance ? Assist with rodent colony maintenance by weaning, breeding and euthanizing. ? Collect tissue samples for genotyping. ? Assist with rodent stereotactic neurosurgical procedures. ? Perfuse, dissect and harvest organs for analysis. ? Perform Western Blotting and protein expression analysis. ? Prepare tissue samples for histology and section using a cryostat. ? Perform immunohistochemistry staining and microscopy. ? Administer medication to rodents. ? Present experimental results during lab meetings. | 70 |
| Lab maintenance ? Organize and keep laboratory clean. ? Prepare basic stock solutions and reagents. ? Wash lab glassware and surgical instruments. ? Autoclave and dispose of biohazardous waste. ? Assist in maintaining a clean and safe working environment in accordance with Environmental Health and Safety guidelines. ? Maintain and store laboratory supplies and equipment. ? Receive and unpack shipments of laboratory supplies. ? Clean animal housing areas and cages. | 20 |
| Data collection and record keeping ? Assist in data collection and accurate record keeping. ? Assist with accurate inventory of lab supplies. ? Assist with University laboratory safety audits. ? Assist with data analysis using Matlab and Prism. ? Assist with creating data presentations and figures using PowerPoint. ? Assist with database updates as needed for the operations of the laboratory. | 10 |
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
| Knowledge/Skill/Ability | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Ability to follow oral and written instructions | Required |
| Ability to calculate the molarity of solutions, perform dilutions and make solutions following protocols. | Required |
| Ability to perform molecular biology experiments and to keep accurate documentation of all laboratory experiments. | Required |
| Willingness to perform experiments involving handling, anesthesia, surgery, dissection and euthanasia of laboratory mice and rats. | Required |
| Strong communication skills (verbal and written) in order to interact professionally and effectively with faculty, staff and students. | Required |
| Demonstrated computer skills, and experience using Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. | Required |
| Excellent organizational skills, and the ability to organize and maintain a clean laboratory. | Required |
| Willingness and ability to work safely with biohazardous and radioactive materials. | Required |
| Willingness and demonstrated ability to meet established standards for dependability and attendance. | Required |
| Willingness to work weekends as needed. | Required |
| Ability to take initiative and handle responsibility. | Required |
| Ability to work independently, multi-task and adapt to changing research priorities and workloads. | Required |
Special Requirements & Conditions
| Special Condition | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Co-authorship in peer reviewed publications. | Preferred |
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Level of Supervision Received
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Critical Position
| Is Critical Position: Yes |