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Job Location (Full Address):

601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14642

Opening:

Worker Subtype:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Department:

400854 Med M&D-Aab CardiovascResInst

Work Shift:

UR - Day (United States of America)

Range:

UR URG 105 H

Compensation Range:

$19.96 - $27.94

_The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations._

Responsibilities:

The purpose of this position is to provide technical support to a mid-sized cardiovascular research lab at the Aab Cardiovascular Research Institute. The individual will work on studies which have as their goal the understanding of basic mechanism involved in cardiovascular development, physiology and disease. The lab fosters independence in problem-solving and continuing educational development, which is highly valued in applicants.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

+ Maintenance of mouse and rat colonies as determined by supervisor including mating, weaning, tail biopsy for genotyping, and genotyping. Training will be provided prior to initiation of such work, and will be monitored by supervisor. Applicant should have a familiarity with excel spreadsheets, which are used in colony tracking.

+ Perform molecular assays for protein and gene expression under minimal supervision and using established protocols. Techniques include but are not limited to: PCR amplification, RT-PCR amplification, luciferase assay, ELISA, immunocytochemistry and immunoblot analyses.

+ Independently and proactively perform general laboratory duties such as preparing various culture media (mammalian and bacterial), chemical solutions, reagents and re-stocking supplies for use by all lab members. Informing the lab manager of any general inventory items which need to be reordered in a timely manner.

+ Preparation of histological slides including: labeling slides, fixation of tissue samples, embedding of samples in paraffin or freezing compounds. Be willing to learn tissue sectioning on a rotary microtome and cryostat to cut samples and prepare slides for staining. Perform basic microscopic imaging of prepared slides using a light microscope, and willing to learn confocal and fluorescent imaging techniques.

+ Assist Postdoctoral Fellows and lab manager with experiments as needed while under supervision.

MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

+ Bachelor’s degree in biology or related field.

+ one years of related work experience involving direct assistance to researchers (preferred)

**KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES** (preferred)

+ High School diploma or GED and 1 year experience performing basic sampling, monitoring or research activities, compiling and collecting data and preparing reports required.

+ Associate's degree in Health Science, Biology, Chemistry or other science related field of study preferred

+ Or equivalent combination of education and experience

+ Knowledge of OSHA safety requirements and scientific methods required.

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At the University of Rochester, we are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving an inclusive and welcoming culture and are united by a strong commitment to be ever better—Meliora. It is an ideal that informs our shared mission to ensure all members of our community feel safe, respected, included, and valued.