Analysis Skills, Communication Skills, Conferences, Data Collection, Dermatology, Grant Writing, Hazardous Materials/Substances, Laboratory Management, Medicine, Molecular Biology, People Management, Progress Reports, Publications, Record Keeping, Reporting Skills, Research Skills, Reverse Transcriptase PCR (RT-PCR), Statistics, Waste Disposal
- Perform independent multi-disciplinary research experiments under the direction of the principal investigator.
- Develop, design, and conduct complex research projects.
- Perform scientific data collections, reductions, and analyses involving routine procedures characterized by use of independent judgment.
- Foster collaborations within the Department and with other units across the University.
- Utilize molecular biology techniques, and perform immunoblotting, RT-PCR, immunohistochemistry.
- Perform small animal surgery.
- Develop and maintain detailed records of experiments, analyzing and writing findings.
- Present results at laboratory meetings and conferences.
- Prepare manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed journals.
- Participate in grant writing, including generating preliminary data, submitting grant applications, and preparing progress reports.
- Develop and implement protocols as dictated by experimental results.
- May assist with supervision of laboratory staff.
- Oversee maintenance of hazardous/chemical waste records and disposal as needed.
- Additional duties may be assigned.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Knowledge of coordinating experiments, and completing analysis, statistics, and interpretation.
- Ability to communicate in a clear, concise manner orally and in writing.
- Ability to participate at scientific conferences and present findings.
- Knowledge of grant writing and manuscript preparation.
- Demonstrated ability to independently develop reports and manuscripts and present findings in tabular, oral, written, and/or graphic formats.