Summary

The primary purpose of this Research Assistant II position is to carryout the laboratory\'s work of conducting federally funded studies in the retina to understand the signaling mechanism of vision and pressure-related conditions, such as glaucoma and other pressure-caused visual damage.

Job Duties

• Prepares and conducts laboratory research experiments, such as immunocytochemistry, confocal microscopy, patch-clamp recording, image processing, etc.
• Collects, compiles, and analyzes data.
• Conducts literature searches and summarizes information in an appropriate format for a particular study.
• Documents results of experiments.
• Selects, evaluates, and applies techniques used in routine research.
• Orders laboratory supplies and equipment.
• Performs other job related duties as assigned.
• Generates and monitors animal models.
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor\'s degree in a Basic Science or a related field.
• Three years of relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master\'s degree in basic science or a related field.
• Previous experience in animal research.
• Computer skill required: Windows operation system and Microsoft Office including PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.