Research Assistant 2-B/H

Research Senior Technician to assist and support scientific investigation to study solutions to bridge bioengineering and clinical medicine in the study of cellular metabolic engineering and mitochondrial dysfunction as directed in the Department of Anesthesiology; independently conducts assigned experiments; performs a variety of molecular, cellular experimental techniques, and biological research techniques and procedures including metabolic assays, cell cultures, microscopy techniques, running specialized software for image analysis and data acquisition; assists in evaluating validity of data obtained from experimental procedures; summarizes data for inclusion in grant proposals and manuscripts; prepares research progress reports; assists principal investigator with the preparation of publications, manuscripts, articles, posters, and abstracts; conducts library research on requested topics through researching current literature; oversees and maintains accurate records of laboratory activities; assists with training of junior research staff, and undergraduate and graduate students in research methods and equipment operation; sets up and operates laboratory equipment; monitors research supply, including specimens, inventory and initiates procurement requests as needed.

Backfill for position currently performed by Jackson Secor.