The Johnston Lab in the Department of Pathobiology & Diagnostic Investigation at Michigan State University has an opening for a 1-year Research Assistant II. The position starts in Spring 2025 and may be renewed for a second year, based on performance. The Johnston Lab studies lipid metabolism in hepatocellular carcinoma.
The Research Assistant II will contribute to data collection, processing, visualization, analysis, interpretation, and dissemination of results. The candidate will help with laboratory maintenance and ordering. The candidate will be involved in preparing conference presentations and writing scholarly manuscripts.
Knowledge equivalent to that which normally would be acquired by completing a four-year college degree program in Biomedical science; three to five years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in overseeing research projects and laboratory operations, operating and maintaining a variety of laboratory equipment, performing specialized and difficult analytical and research techniques, and designing research experiments using basic molecular techniques; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
-Doctorate Biomedical Science
-Research experience including but not limited to protein, RNA, and DNA extraction; real-time PCR; immunoblot; cell-function assays; ELISA; immunofluorescence staining and microscopy.
-Ability to assist with laboratory and research project management, which consists of inventory maintenance, supply purchases, equipment maintenance, and appropriate budgeting of research funds.
-Excellent written communication skills.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.
Applicants should include a letter of interest and a current curriculum vitae with contact information for three references.
Direct questions to: Andrea N. Johnston, DVM, PhD; john8926@msu.edu
STANDARD 8-5
This is an off dated position funded for One Year from date of hire with possible extension contingent upon funding renewal.
Required to be capable of lifting 50 pounds, standing or walking for prolonged periods, able to reach above and below the shoulder, vision (near sight), vision (far sight), sit, push/pulling, grasping, climbing, crawling, twisting, squatting, sitting, and/or bending.
Exposure to biologic materials. RA will work with human cancer cell lines.
MSU strives to provide a flexible work environment and this position has been designated as remote-friendly. Remote-friendly means some or all of the duties can be performed remotely as mutually agreed upon.
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