The Research Assistant I position will include operating laboratory equipment, performing experiments including, but not limited to, molecular and cellular biology, in vivo approaches using murine models; analyzing research materials including published scientific literature; collecting, organizing, analyzing and presenting data; assisting the lab investigator in writing summaries of acquired data, and helping manage inventories and stock supplies.

• Conduct wet bench experiments designed by the laboratory investigator and assist lab members with their experiments.
• Perform RT-qPCR, Western blot, molecular cloning, flow cytometry, tissue culture work, immunofluorescence, confocal imaging, harvest primary cells, work with murine models, maintain murine colonies, and prepare data for these studies.
• Perform dry bench work such as data Analysis, presentation, and management.
• Use Excel and Prism to statistically analyze and present data.
• Assist with providing data and figures for manuscripts with the investigator.
• Maintain all supplies to make sure required materials are stocked.
• Receive and properly handle reagents.
• Perform maintenance and troubleshooting on scientific equipment.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

• Ability to communicate clearly through oral presentation and technical writing.
• Knowledge of research and laboratory equipment appropriate to the area of assignment.
• Ability to multitask and work in a team environment.
• Experience in gene cloning, DNA transfection, and FRET Assay.