Research Assistant Job at Old Dominion University Research Foundation, Norfolk, VA

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  • Old Dominion University Research Foundation
  • Norfolk, VA

Job Description

Summary

A Research Assistant position is available in the laboratory of Dr. Petra Popovics within the Department of Biomedical and Translational Sciences. The laboratory conducts basic and translational research focused on benign prostate disease. The successful candidate will support projects investigating the prostate transcriptome, proteome, and lipidome in mouse models of inflammation and hyperplasia, as well as in human specimens. Responsibilities will include mouse breeding, genotyping and urinary testing and performing chemical, biological, molecular, surgical, and other laboratory techniques in support of these studies. Experience working with rodents as research models is strongly encouraged. Highly motivated, detail-oriented, and technically skilled applicants with relevant laboratory experience are encouraged to apply.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Mouse breeding, genotyping, urinary function testing
  • Processing human specimens
  • Documentation, compliance, maintaining databases 
  • Laboratory management – supplies, maintain instruments
  • Support of other projects as needed: imaging, histology, making buffers etc.

Education and/or training:

Bachelor’s degree in biological science or related field.  Prior experience with mouse handling and experimental procedures is highly preferred. Prior experience at least in some of the following techniques is required: tissue culture, western blotting, PCR, immunohistochemistry, imaging and immunoassays.

Level and type ofexperience

Basic, hands on laboratory experience

Preferred knowledge, skills, and abilities:

Mouse handling

Please visit ODU Research Foundation website at http://researchfoundation.odu.edu; click on the employment tab and follow the link for position #26-000.  Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.  AA/EOE/M/F/Disability/VETS/Drug Free

This position is being filled through the Research Foundation, which is a separate entity from Old Dominion University (ODU). While we work in support of ODU, the Research Foundation operates independently and is a not-for-profit, tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization.

The organization is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer (AA/EOE/M/F/Disability/VETS/Drug-Free Workplace). We are committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all individuals in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Employment decisions — including recruitment, hiring, training, compensation, and promotion — are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, genetic information, age, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. Affirmative action efforts are conducted consistent with applicable laws to promote equal opportunity in employment and advancement.

 

 

 

Job Tags

Full time, Local area, Immediate start,

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