Location: Gainesville,FL, USA
Classification Title:
Research Assistant I
Job Description:
The Research Assistant I position will include operating laboratory equipment, performing experiments including, but not limited to, molecular and cellular biology, in vivo approaches using murine models; analyzing research materials including published scientific literature; collecting, organizing, analyzing and presenting data; assisting the lab investigator in writing summaries of acquired data, and helping manage inventories and stock supplies.
* Conduct wet bench experiments designed by the laboratory investigator and assist lab members with their experiments.
* Perform RT-qPCR, Western blot, molecular cloning, flow cytometry, tissue culture work, immunofluorescence, confocal imaging, harvest primary cells, work with murine models, maintain murine colonies, and prepare data for these studies.
* Perform dry bench work such as data Analysis, presentation, and management.
* Use Excel and Prism to statistically analyze and present data.
* Assist with providing data and figures for manuscripts with the investigator.
* Maintain all supplies to make sure required materials are stocked.
* Receive and properly handle reagents.
* Perform maintenance and troubleshooting on scientific equipment.
* Perform all other duties as assigned.