Associate Scientist

Grade: T26
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Under direction of the Principal Investigator, the Associate Scientist within the Aging+ Cardiovascular Discovery Center performs experiments related to understanding the mechanisms of cardiovascular repair and regeneration, particularly in the area of epigenetic regulation. Responsible for the execution of research projects, data collection and analysis, collaboration with lab members and other scientists, manuscript and grant writing, presentations at conferences.

Responsibilities include:

• Preparing, isolating and culturing various stem cells/primary cells from mice, isolation and characterization of exosomes, gene/cell therapy experiments, breeding transgenic/knockout animals, cloning viral vectors, and performing biochemical assays to investigate the mechanisms involved in the epigenetic regulation of heart injury and repair processes
• Technical leadership and consultation to co-workers and staff
• Applying diversified knowledge of scientific research principles, practices, and protocols in research project
• Aiding in preparing grant proposals and manuscripts
• Maintaining laboratory equipment up to department standards
• Keeping accurate records on all experiments
• Train new lab members and students as required

Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Education & Experience:
Ph.D. in Biochemistry, biological sciences and related fields and at least five years of postdoctoral experience related to cardiovascular disease models and stem cell biology and epigenetics. Skilled at isolating and culturing primary mammalian cells from varied organs and hands on experience with physiological studies of cardiac function and injury models in mice is essential.

Required Skills & Abilities:
*5+ years demonstrated confocal microscopy and live imaging experience as well as high proficiency using imaging software
*Familiar with stem cell and developmental biology and molecular and biochemical signaling pathways as they relate to the cardiovascular system
*Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.
*Demonstrated ability to mentor and advise students both at undergraduate and graduate level and highly collaborative with a diverse population of faculty, and staff.
*Ability to handle multiple tasks at once, operate standard office equipment and software including MS Office and Photoshop.
*Expertise in a broad range of molecular and cellular techniques, histology, FlowCytometry, cell-based functional assays, transgenic animal modeling.

Preferred: Prior experience with stem cell/exosome/gene based myocardial repair studies is highly desirable

This is a grant funded position.

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