Search jobs > Memphis, TN > Research associate

Research Associate-Pharmacology

University of Tennessee
Memphis, Tennessee, US
Full-time

Research Associate-Pharmacology-240000002H

Description

THIS IS A GRANT-FUNDED POSITION

JOB SUMMARY / ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS : Under the direction of the Principal Investigator (PI), the Research Associate performs interdisciplinary research projects that use zebrafish, mouse, and rabbit models to study calcium signaling in retinal synapses during development, adulthood, and disease in the Department of Pharmacology.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

  • Participates in research in the study of calcium signaling (in-vivo and in-vitro) in retinal synapses during development, adulthood, and disease.
  • Performs electrophysiology, multiphoton, confocal imaging, molecular biology, and biochemistry experiments under the supervision of the Principal Investigator (PI).
  • Performs analysis of the generated data under the direction of the PI.
  • Participates in the research project design, and manuscript and grant writing.
  • Plans experiments (design, preparation for the experiment, writing procedure and protocols, writing lab notes), data recording, and data analysis.
  • Participates in conferences and lab meetings.
  • Prepares reagents, maintains supply inventory, orders supply, maintains equipment, and manages animal colony.
  • Assists students in research projects and experiments.
  • Performs other duties as required.

Qualifications

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS :

EDUCATION : Ph.D. in Physiology, Biological Sciences, or a related field. ( TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED)

EXPERIENCE : Two (2) years related experience. Knowledge related to areas of cell biology, retinal biology, physiology, and retinal diseases.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES :

  • Excellent organizational and communication skills.
  • Ability to learn new techniques.
  • Knowledge of manuscript and research proposal writing.
  • Ability to think logically.
  • Knowledge of confocal microscopy, immunohistochemistry, molecular biology assays, and zebrafish handling is preferred.

WORK SCHEDULE : This position may occasionally be required to work weekends and evenings. May occasionally require overnight travel.

Research Professional

Primary Location

US-Tennessee-Memphis

Organization

Pharmacology

Schedule

Full-timeCampus / InstituteMemphis

Job Posting

Jun 3, 2024, 12 : 08 : 41 AM

30+ days ago
Related jobs
University of Tennessee
Memphis, Tennessee

Under the direction of the Principal Investigator (PI), the Research Associate performs interdisciplinary research projects that use zebrafish, mouse, and rabbit models to study calcium signaling in retinal synapses during development, adulthood, and disease in the Department of Pharmacology. Resear...

The University of Tennessee Health Science Center
Memphis, Tennessee

Under the direction of the Principal Investigator (PI), the Research Associate performs interdisciplinary research projects that use zebrafish, mouse, and rabbit models to study calcium signaling in retinal synapses during development, adulthood, and disease in the Department of Pharmacology. Resear...

Promoted
Zack Group
Memphis, Tennessee

Laboratory Technician Laboratory Technician’s for positions in Memphis, Tennessee. Laboratory Technician nursing experience as a Laboratory Technician. Zack Group is seeking a travel Medical Lab Technician for a travel job in Memphis, Tennessee. Meals & Housing – Highest non-taxed av...

Promoted
ICON Strategic Solutions
TN, United States

ICON/ Accellacare is hiring Clinical Research Coordinators. Performing tasks required to coordinate and complete a study according to the protocol and maintaining communication with the Manager of Clinical Operations regarding training, orientation, or other concerns regarding the coordination of cl...

Promoted
MedPro Healthcare Allied Staffing
Memphis, Tennessee

Key Words: Med Tech, Med Lab Tech, Medical Laboratory Technician, Medical Laboratory Technologist. Need to have a basic grasp of scientific laboratory procedures, including using laboratory equipment and generating reports from laboratory tests. Posted job title: Medical Laboratory Technologist Lab:...

Promoted
NextGen | GTA: A Kelly Telecom Company
TN, United States

Looking for Project Manager with recent 2-3 years of experience in project management. ...

Promoted
Accenture
Memphis, Tennessee

Develop and execute activities related to end to end project management, including project plans and estimates, scoping and requirements through implementation and deployment. Minimum 3 years of Agile Project Management experience. ...

Promoted
Metric Geo
TN, United States

They are seeking a Project Controls Manager to work on an 18 month, $1B project in with continued opportunities at the conclusion of the project. Prepare the project control plan and lead project control activities such as planning, schedule development, change management, forecasting, cost, trends,...

Promoted
OneOncology
Memphis, Tennessee

Associate Medical Director of Interventional Radiology. West Cancer Center & Research Institute. Outpatient oncologic radiology, Associate directorship under the Medical Director of Radiology. West Cancer Center & Research Institute. ...

Trustaff
Memphis, Tennessee

As a Medical Lab Technician, or Med Lab Tech, you'll work in the lab to help conduct important patient tests. Med Lab Techs set up, calibrate, and operate lab equipment and collect and assess samples of different types. Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) requirements. MLTs must be able to precisely...