Research Technician (Temporary)

Department: Internal Medicine – Heart Institute / 0-6123-037

College/Division: USF Health- Morsani College of Medicine

Salary Plan: Temporary

Hiring Salary/Salary Range: $15.50 – $20.00 per hour

POSITION SUMMARY: 

Research technician position is available in the lab of Dr. Thomas McDonald at the USF Health Heart Institute. The selected candidate will work with lab members on projects investigating the molecular mechanisms of hereditary-genetic heart disease. Our lab employs patient- & mutation- specific induced pluripotent stem cell models of cardiac myocytes and associated cell-types. In particular, the lab studies functional characteristics of human heart cells and organoids derived from stem cells and gene expression perturbations that may be amenable to novel drug therapy. Ongoing studies are focused on heart disease associated with pathogenic mutations in LMNA (laminopahies) and FXN (Friedreich’s Ataxia). 

DUTIES:

• Applicant will help design and perform bench-level experiments (molecular biology and cell/tissue culture). 
• Will assist with management of the lab, including operation and maintenance of equipment and training lab members in use of equipment
• Will collect, organize, and analyze data for presentation and publication, and maintain experimental records
• Will prepare reports, tables, and figures and accurately present compiled findings for use in manuscripts and grant applications
• Will participate in lab meetings, grant writing, and manuscript preparation
• Will assist with other research-related tasks as needed
• As a team member, will work with the lab supervisor towards advancing your own career goals 

QUALIFICATIONS (Education & Experience):

Minimum Qualifications:

This position requires a high school diploma or equivalent and three years of laboratory or research experience. College coursework in a natural or physical science may be substituted for the required experience on a year for year basis. 

Preferred Qualifications:

It is preferred that the candidate possess a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in biochemistry, molecular biology, immunology, or closely related field. Familiarity with word processing and imaging software. Cell/tissue culture technical experience is also preferred. 

Other Qualifications:

Excellent organization skills. 

Information for Applicants 

This position is subject to a Level 1 criminal background check.

Job Opening Number: 36126

Posting Date:  01/25/2024

Posting End Date: 02/08/2024

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