Molecular and Cellular Biologist

Job Description:



POSITION SUMMARY:

The Internal Medicine Research Unit (IMRU) is committed to finding cures for cardiovascular diseases, renal diseases, and metabolic diseases. Our goal is to build a research team of driven scientists focused on identifying Client targets within these diseases. This role will focus on validating new therapeutic targets using in vivo rodent models of disease as well as downstream cell and molecular biology characterization of tissues and blood samples. The role may be expanded to include more advanced in vivo physiological characterization and/or in vitro cell culture work.



POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

Execute and assist with in vivo experiments, including intermediate analyses and terminal tissue collection.

Prepare buffers, homogenize tissues, and assess endpoints related to protein or RNA expression.

Contribute to and/or revise IACUC protocols, keep detailed lab notebooks and meticulously follow procedures.



ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS:

Pharmacology, biology and chemistry groups.



EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

BA/BS degree in Biology, Physiology or Biochemistry with 0-3 years experience, or MS



TECHNICAL SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:

Required:

A passionate scientist committed to applying their scientific background to drug discovery efforts surrounding human diseases.

Successful completion of Biochemistry and Cell/Molecular Biology coursework along with intensive hands-on laboratory experience is essential.

Basic understanding of the principles of pharmacology and/or fundamental cell and molecular biology assays.

Hands-on experience conducting in vivo studies using rodent models.

Excellent written and oral communication skills.



Preferred:

Proficient with basic RNA and/or protein expression wet lab analyses.



PHYSICAL POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to perform wet lab and vivarium procedures is required.