The prospective candidate will work with other lab personnel to perform experiments on cardiac regeneration. The candidate will need to perform cell culture experiments, including induced pluripotent stem cell culture with differentiation to various cardiac lineages. There will be ample opportunity to learn additional techniques in addition to the core job duties, such as flow cytometry, Western blotting and cell culture experiments. 80% Candidate will be responsible for conducting experiments, culturing cells, isolating cells from the hearts of mice and performing histological stains, including immunohistochemistry. The candidate will be expected to design and perform their own experiments with guidance from the PI. Candidate will need to become proficient at animal surgeries and echocardiography early after starting. 10% Maintain a detailed notebook, type results, reports, and/or enter preliminary results including making case specific comments pertaining to quality of specimens and/or interpretation of results. 10% Attend and participate in weekly laboratory meetings, meeting with Principal Investigator to discuss progress and to develop work-plans. Perform other lab duties as required. Must practice safe work habits at all times, be knowledgeable about and adhere to university policies and procedures and complete required training as necessary.

All required qualifications must be documented on application materials

Required Qualifications:

• BA/BS degree, or a combination of related education/experience totaling at least four years. Research experience should include basic science experience.  
• Basic computer skills are necessary (Excel, and Word, PowerPoint).
• Strong problem solving skills are also required and the ability to maintain responsibility for multiple projects simultaneously is essential.
• Ability to read, interpret, and carefully follow experimental protocols independently.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Image J and/or R for data analysis is preferred.
• Has experience performing animal work related to cardiac regeneration.
• Has experienced working with laboratory animals.

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