Research Opportunities - Nephrology & Kidney Centers

Location

ST. LOUIS, MO 63110



Scheduled Hours

40

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated individual to join an NIH-funded laboratory in the Division of Nephrology. Our laboratory focuses on understanding renal tubular repair after injury and the development of renal fibrosis after unsuccessful repair. The laboratory uses a combination of in vitro and in vivo mouse models of kidney injury along with molecular techniques such as qRT-PCR, Western blotting, next-generation sequencing.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

Working Conditions:

This position works in a laboratory environment with potential exposure to biological and chemical hazards. The individual must be physically able to wear protective equipment and to provide standard care to research animals.

Salary Range:

Base pay is commensurate with experience.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Required Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.

Certifications /Professional Licenses :

No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.

Work Experience:

No specific work experience is required for this position.

Skills:

Not Applicable

Driver's License:

A driver's license is not required for this position.

More About This Job

Preferred Qualifications:

• Candidates with a bachelor's, master's degree, PhD, or MD will be considered.
• Research experience in molecular biology, cell biology, genetics, genomics, immunology, or a related field.
• Hands-on experience in mammalian cell culture and molecular biology.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple experiments and priorities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Experience in one or more of the following areas would be highly desirable:

• Cell culture.
• Lentiviral vector production and transduction.
• Immunostaining and confocal microscopy.
• Flow cytometry and fluorescence-activated cell sorting (FACS).
• qRT-PCR and Western blotting.
• DNA/RNA purification, PCR, cloning, and other molecular biology techniques.
• Next-generation sequencing and sequencing-library preparation.

Experience with every technique listed above is not required. Candidates with a strong foundation in mammalian cell and molecular biology, demonstrated scientific independence, and the ability to rapidly learn new technologies are encouraged to apply.

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Certifications/Professional Licenses:

No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Work Experience:

No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Skills:

Communication, Laboratory Research, Organizing, Recordkeeping, Working Independently

Grade

00

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Pre-Employment Screening

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