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I. DEPARTMENT INFORMATION
Job Description Summary:
Founded in 1824, the GW School of Medicine and Health Sciences (SMHS) is the 11th oldest medical school in the country and the first in the nation’s capital. Since its establishment, the school has been at the forefront of medical education, and has grown to include highly-ranked programs in the health and biomedical sciences. With dozens of top-tier residency programs, SMHS is a competitive and esteemed destination for medical school graduates across the country. Find out more here:
http://smhs.gwu.edu/.
The Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine (BMM) of the George Washington University, School of Medicine and Health Sciences (SMHS), strives to deliver the highest quality of professional education and training, and conduct cutting-edge research in the areas of biochemistry, molecular genetics, and genomics with a goal to better understand human disease. Additionally, the Department continues to have a long and successful record in training Undergraduate, Master, and Graduate students at the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences.
The Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine (BMM) of the George Washington University, School of Medicine and Health Sciences (SMHS), strives to deliver the highest quality of professional education and training, and conduct cutting-edge research in the areas of biochemistry, molecular genetics, and genomics with a goal to better understand human disease. Additionally, the Department continues to have a long and successful record in training Undergraduate, Master, and Graduate students at the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences.
The Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine is seeking a full-time Research Assistant for the laboratory of Dr. Brett Shook. Dr. Shook’s laboratory investigates communication between skin resident cells and immune cells that is essential to coordinate tissue inflammation and subsequent repair. Our goal is to identify molecular mechanisms that contribute to irregular immune cell infiltration and function in skin. This position will require work with mouse models and cell culture. The Research Assistant will be trained in modern techniques for basic biomedical research discovery. Once trained, the researcher will be responsible for assisting in performing experiments under the direction of the principal investigator and contributing to the general maintenance of the laboratory, equipment, and supplies as a secondary function. The individual will assist in the conduct of experiments under the direct supervision of trained researchers and will also receive mentoring and direct guidance from Dr. Shook in order to advance his/her career in academic research. In addition to individual tasks, the Research Assistant will work with other researchers in the lab to support a collaborative research environment. This research support position contributes to research/development by assisting with experiments in a controlled laboratory setting. The core responsibilities of this position include assisting with data collection and administration of experimental procedures. This role typically works under immediate supervision, and the primary job functions do not require exercising independent judgment.
Responsibilities include:
- Provide assistance to and work closely with researchers in the performance of their research.
- Maintain laboratory inventory, including mouse colonies
- Assist in the optimization, development, qualification and execution of the following assays: PCR, tissue processing, microscopy, quantitative RT-PCR, and flow cytometry
- Manage equipment maintenance
- Performs other related duties as assigned. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position.
Minimum Qualifications:
Qualified candidates will hold a BA/BS in a related discipline. Degree must be conferred by the start date of the position.
Additional Required Licenses/Certifications/Posting Specific Minimum Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
- Previous laboratory experience (during undergraduate education or post-undergraduate).
- Experience handling laboratory animals, tissue processing, microscopy, flow cytometry, quantitative RT-PCR, and cell culture.
Typical Hiring Range
Commensurate with Experience.
II. POSITION INFORMATION
Campus Location:
Foggy Bottom, Washington, D.C.
College/School/Department:
School of Medicine and Health Sciences (SMHS)
Family
Research and Labs
Sub-Family
Laboratory Research
Stream
Service and Support
Level
Level 2
Full-Time/Part-Time:
Full time -> FTE 1.00
Hours Per Week:
40 hours per week
Work Schedule:
Monday through Friday, 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
Will this job require the employee to work on site?
Yes
Employee Onsite Status
On-campus (in person)
Telework:
Required Background Check
Criminal History Screening, Education/Degree/Certifications Verification, Social Security Number Trace, and Sex Offender Registry Search
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Employer will not sponsor for employment Visa status
Internal Applicants Only?
No
Posting Number:
R001861
Job Open Date:
03/22/2023
Job Close Date:
If temporary, grant funded or limited term appointment, position funded until:
Background Screening
Successful Completion of a Background Screening will be required as a condition of hire.
EEO Statement:
The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.
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