Position Summary:

• Culturing different lung cell types (both primary cells and cell lines)
• Performing human and murine Precision Cut Lung Slice (PCLS) experiments
• Performing immunological assays (immunofluorescent staining, ELISA, western blots, immunoprecipitations, and flow cytometry/FACS)
• Performing molecular biology techniques (PCR & real time-PCR techniques, DNA and mRNA sample preparation, plasmid DNA preparation, DNA subcloning, and siRNA/shRNA transfections) 5. Data analysis and assistance in publication preparation
• Additional duties include assisting in experimental design and participating in general laboratory activities.
• Understands and adheres to Rutgers' compliance standards as they appear in RBHS's Corporate Compliance Policy, Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest Policy.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Education and Experience:

• Enrolled in an undergraduate program in biology, cell biology, biochemistry, molecular biology, or a related discipline.

City: New Brunswick

State: NJ

Equipment Utilized:

• Tissue culture hoods and incubators, centrifuges, electrophoresis apparatus for proteins and nucleic acids, electroporator, flow cytometry, thermal cyclers, light, confocal, and fluorescent microscopes, histopathology processor, embedding center, microtome and cryostat, ELISA plate washer, ELISA plate reader, ddPCR, qPCR, and other equipment as needed.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• Occasional lifting 25-50 lbs., intermittently sitting/standing/stooping, typically sitting at a desk or table.
• Must be able to work at a computer for an extended period
• Must be able to operate specialized laboratory/scientific equipment.

• Biosafety Level 2 and 2+ laboratory environment working with human and animal fluids and tissue. Requires laboratory safety training.
• Caustic and toxic chemicals.
• Handle controlled substances such as pharmaceutical, radiological, or hazardous materials.

Salary: $15.92-$17.92/hr.

Posting Number: 25ST2552

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