Job Information
Case Western Reserve University Research Assistant 1 in Cleveland, Ohio
POSITION OBJECTIVE
Working under moderate supervision, perform research work in medical and related technical areas of biology, electrophysiology, and photobiomodulation (PBM). The lab is studying photobiomodulation (PBM) to treat various diseases and conditions (e.g., pain, spinal cord injury, etc.). This technique involves non-ionizing radiation in the visible to near-infrared spectrum being absorbed by the body¿s natural chromophores, triggering photophysical and photochemical reactions at various biological levels without thermal damage.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Perform research work in medical and related technical areas involving the use of lab skills (e.g., pipetting) to investigate the mechanisms of photobiomodulation (PBM). Setup a workflow (e.g., all needed chemical solutions). For example, add drugs and or light to in vitro samples and monitor changes in electrophysiology. (45%)
- Monitor changes in electrophysiology. Run analysis such as rectified area under the curve. (20%)
- Record results and assuring quality signals are recorded. (10%)
- Maintain test equipment utilized in experiments. Prepare mixtures and maintain chemical solutions. Keep the lab running. (15%)
Order laboratory supplies. (8%)
NONESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Perform other duties as assigned. Assist other senior lab members with their experiments. (2%)
CONTACTS
Department: Frequent contact with principal investigators and other lab members to explain results and challenges with experiments.
University: Frequent contact with faculty and research personnel and faculty within Case Western Reserve University that collaborate on our projects to convey progress on the project. Regular contact with administrative offices and research administration within the school and the university to purchase supplies for experiments.
External: Regular contact with faculty and research personnel that collaborate on our projects to convey progress on the project.
Students: Regular contact with student employees also working in the lab to convey progress on the project.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY
The position will include no supervisory responsibility.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education/ Experience: Bachelor¿s degree in science and 0 to 1 year of experience or Associate's degree in an approved biotechnology program and 0 to 2 years of experience required. Master¿s degree preferred. Prior experience with electrophysiology is preferred.
REQUIRED SKILLS
Common wet lab techniques (e.g., pipetting, preparing mixtures, etc.)
Basic biology knowledge.
Must be extremely careful and precise.
Ability to understand scientific literature, experimental procedures and their limitations, and current needs of the research community.
Ability to problem solve effectively and demonstrate good judgement and logical decision making and ability to implement alternative solutions as needed.
Excellent interpersonal skills required. Must demonstrate the ability to work with individuals from various backgrounds.
Excellent verbal and written skills required.
Excellent presentation skills; proven ability to effectively present and articulate information to groups or individually for informational and training purposes.
Strong organizational skills: ability to multi-task,