Research Assistant
- Employer
- SMU
- Location
- Dallas, Texas
- Salary
- $18.00 an hour - $21.50 an hour
- Closing date
- Oct 29, 2021
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- Sector
- Graduate School or University, Undergraduate College
- Job Function
- Research Staff / Technical Director
- Position Type
- Full Time
- Level
- Entry Level
Job Summary:
The Research Assistant will assist with the research goals, both technical and conceptual. The position's goals are for keeping general laboratory maintenance, and to help with biochemical and histological research assays, animal experiments in the laboratory, and student training.
Essential Functions:
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Assist with animal handling, surgeries, and behavioral testing.
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Assist with histological and biochemical assays. Perform imaging of immunohistochemical assays using bright-field and fluorescence microscopy.
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General laboratory maintenance: maintain all laboratory instruments, glassware, utensils clean and organized. Maintain and update laboratory notebooks and databases. Prepare buffers and solutions for experimental assays.
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Collect, review and analyze data from histological and biochemical assays.
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Perform literature searches of all relevant material and supervise undergraduate students.
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