Research Assistant - Pulmonary

BASIC FUNCTION

Provide support for research by conducting experiments, collecting and analyzing results and performing operational duties associated with the laboratory (bench and field), animal or human research. Research in the natural, health, physical and social sciences is included in this job family.  Key areas of responsibilities include conducting research activities/experiments, collecting, analyzing and summarizing data, preparing reports, contributing to manuscripts/publications, administrative and project management, facilities and equipment management, and supervision/staffing.

KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

Research:

• Perform research on airway epithelia using molecular biology & physiological assays.
• Read and understand relevant literature to contribute to the interpretation of data and develop new hypotheses. Continue to read new literature relevant to the field.
• Analyze and present data at laboratory meetings

Experiments, Investigations, Evaluations:

• Work closely with established experimental protocols including execution, establishment, and modifications.
• Perform CRISPR/Cas9 transduction, culture airway epithelia, assays that measure transepithelial ion and liquid transport, flow cytometry, fluorescent imaging.
• Monitor, test and evaluate current procedures, and continual development of protocols.
• Identify and adhere to Quality Assurance practices to maintain validity and integrity of research data.
• Track progress/success of research project.

Collect, Analyze and Summarize Data; Prepare Reports; Contribute to Manuscripts, Publications:

• Perform statistical analysis of data and qualitative analysis.
• Assist in preparing publications and presentations.
• May contribute to the technical writing of papers, manuscripts, and published materials as evidenced by documented recognition.
• Present results/finds at team and departmental meetings.

Administrative and Project Management:

• Make recommendations regarding the validity of research subjects and data.
• Responsible for following guidelines and maintaining required documentation in support of safety programs.

Facilities and Equipment Management:

•  Assist in the preparation, calibration, and maintenance of laboratory and facility equipment.
• Assist with procurement of supplies and materials.
• May initiate purchasing requests, monitor accounts/expenditures; reconcile statements.

Supervision/Staffing:

•  May provide ongoing training on basic and new lab techniques and protocols for employees. 
• Provide direction, assignments, feedback, coaching and counseling to track progress and assure outcomes are achieved.
• May participate in hiring staff and managing the performance of staff to assure staff to assure staff is compliant with UI policies and procedures.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Supervision is received from the Principal Investigator. 

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

Functional supervision may be exercised over support staff and students.

The department intends to hire for one position as either an Research Assistant, requisition 25001221 or Research Associate, requisition 24005428, based on the qualifications of the successful candidate. Please apply to the specific position for which you which to be considered or both.