Research Aide

Job Description Summary

Research Aide to provide basic and general assistance to research projects being conducted under direct supervision of Principal Investigator (PI) Shigeo Tamiya, PhD at the Dept of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences; assists with general laboratory work and basic experimental techniques; performs and maintains cell cultures and prior experience in cell culture required; prior experience in western blotting and / or immunostaining preferred; prepares media, reagents, and solutions for use in experiments; experience in histology considered a plus; assists with collection of and organizes research data; records data and maintains laboratory records documenting activities; sets up, operates and maintains lab equipment; assists in coordination and conduct of library research; washes glassware used in laboratory; autoclaves (sterilizes) glassware, tools and equipment as needed; assists with inventory and maintenance of research supplies; orders research supplies as needed; performs additional duties as assigned.

Minimum Education and Skills / Experience Required / Desired

High School graduate or Associate Degree required. Two (2) years of college coursework or demonstrated ability in the conduct of routine experiments or equivalent combination education and experience. Requires successful completion of a background check. Qualified candidates may be requested to complete a pre-employment physical including a drug screen