This is a Full-time Research Assistant position in the lab of Dr. Woo Shik Shin in the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences. We are looking for the most qualified candidate with interests in one or more of the following topics: antibiotic resistance, drug discovery, Alzheimer's disease therapy development, drug-delivery, and computer-aided drug design. We encourage qualified candidates to apply.Northeast Ohio Medical University is an AA/EEO Employer. The university has a strong commitment to the principles of diversity and inclusion and to maintaining working and learning environments that are free from all forms of discrimination. Women, individuals with disabilities, veterans and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply.Pay Grade: 4Starting Salary Range: $14.50 -- $16.91, commensurate with experienceLocation: Rootstown, OHBenefits Offerings Include:- Training Offerings, including LSS Green & Yellow Belt and other professional development- Competitive Health, Vision, Dental- Flexible Spending Account- State Retirement with 14% matching- Excellent Vacation and Sick Time- 11 Paid Holiday Days- Wellness Offerings- Short and Long Term Disability Coverage- Long Term Care Coverage Offerings- Life InsuranceFor additional details visit: https://www.neomed.edu/hr/benefits/Principal Functional ResponsibilitiesThis role will require assisting with and performing scientific experiments under the direction of the PI. Experiments may include, but are not limited to, enzyme kinetics, bacteria cell culture, antimicrobial susceptibility testing (MIC and disc diffusion), human cell culture, MTT assays, Western blot, animal studies (related to either antimicrobial development or Alzheimer's disease research), manuscript/data report writing, training new students, analyzing data, and general laboratory management. The specific experience gained from this position may be well suited for anyone wanting to gain research experience before continuing into a graduate program, medical, or pharmacy school. We also prefer candidates with prior experience or qualifications in academic document preparation.QualificationsSKILLS: Experience in biology and knowledge of common biology lab techniques is required. An ideal candidate will have experience in either of the following two areas:(i) microbiology: bacteria cell culture, pouring plates, plating bacteria, plasmid transformation, enzyme-level studies, MIC, disc diffusion, time-kill assays, MTT assay, Western blot, solution preparation, mouse studies (wound infection model and IV injection).(ii) neuroscience: human cell culture, MTT assay, Western blot, basic understanding of confocal imaging, fixing and staining, ThT/ThS assays, mouse studies (IV and ICV injection).The insufficient experience and skills of the applicant will undergo a comprehensive training program under the guidance of current laboratory members.EDUCATION/DEGREES: Minimum Required Qualifications -Applicant must have a B.S. degree, preferably in Biology, Microbiology, or the equivalent experience. 1-2 years of relevant laboratory experience is required. Experience with GraphPad Prism, Excel, and PowerPoint is desired. The applicant with insufficient experience and skills will undergo a comprehensive training program under the guidance of current laboratory members.Using laboratory techniques, we are able to screen for optimal treatments of antibacterial agents. Benefits of this job include but are not limited to constant learning, and co-authorship of peer-reviewed papers.Key Skills, Personal Characteristics, and Key CompetenciesCOMPUTER SKILLS: Computer proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint) is required. Familiarity with additional software such as ChemDraw and GraphPad Prism is desired.LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability