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　　BSD NSU - Research - Awad Lab

　　About the Department

　　The Neurovascular Surgery Research Program is a translational researchunit, funded by the NIH and other sources, and engaged in national andinternational collaborative projects. It includes scientists fromdifferent disciplines, focusing on mechanisms of genesis of vascularmalformations of the brain, biomarkers of disease in human subjects, andpreclinical studies and clinical trials of novel interventions forvascular malformations and hemorrhagic stroke.

　　Job Summary

　　Under limited supervision of the PI and Lab Manager, provides technicalsupport to a research lab by performing complex laboratory techniquesand teaching basic laboratory techniques. May oversee daily operationsof the laboratory. Utilizes research methods requiring a high degree ofproficiency to achieve established research objectives. Evaluatesexisting methods and objectives.

　　Responsibilities

　　Design and execute lab experiments such as ELISA, in situhybridization, DNA/RNA extraction, cDNA synthesis, ddPCR and bloodprocessing.Organize and track internal and external blood and tissue samples.Utilize research methods requiring a high degree of proficiency toachieve established research objectives.Evaluate existing methods and objectives and investigate, develop,and implement solutions to problems.Effectively communicates, coordinates, and troubleshoots team-basedresearch efforts through participation in laboratory and researchmeetings.Maintain clear, accurate, complete, and timely reports ofexperiments.Help with ordering and tracking supplies and equipment.Supervise and train medical students and other laboratory volunteersand staff in research techniques, instruments, laboratory methods,procedures, and safety.Help monitor compliance with institutional, state, and federalregulatory policies, procedures, directives, and mandates.Draft manuscripts for submission and prepare grants for submission.Assist PI with publications. May attend meetings and seminars asdirected by the PI.May provide basic histological techniques as instructed.Support data collection and analytical needs of research projects.Ensure project compliance with different policies, procedures,directives, and mandates.Installs, sets up and performs experiments; interacting withstudents and other laboratory staff under the direction of theprincipal investigator.Maintains recruiting and scheduling research subjects; assistingwith developing or amending study protocols; assisting withdeveloping data collection tools; assisting with building databases;and providing general administrative support. Has general awarenessin research techniques or methods, regulatory policies andprocedures, and relevant scientific field.Performs other related work as needed.Minimum Qualifications

　　Education:

　　Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in relatedfield.

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　　Work Experience:

　　Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through---

　　Certifications:

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　　Preferred Qualifications

　　Education:

　　Bachelor\'s degree in a relevant field.Preferred Competencies

　　Basic knowledge in biological sciences or chemistry.Knowledge of research techniques or methods.Knowledge of regulatory policies and procedures.Problem-solving skills.Attention to detail.Organizational skills.Ability to learn new research techniques or methods.Ability to work independently and as part of a team.Knowledge of Microsoft Off ce.Analytical skills.Verbal and written communication skills.Ability to train others.Application Documents

　　Resume (required)Cover Letter (required)When applying, the document(s) MUSTbe uploaded via the MyExperience page, in the section titled Application Documents ofthe application.

　　Job Family

　　Research

　　Role Impact

　　Individual Contributor

　　FLSA Status

　　Exempt

　　Pay Frequency

　　Monthly

　　Scheduled

　　Weekly Hours

　　40

　　Benefits Eligible

　　Yes

　　Drug Test Required

　　Yes

　　Health Screen Required

　　Yes

　　Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required

　　No

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