Required Education and Experience:

Appropriate BSc in Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Biomedical Engineering or a related field.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Cell biology skills:

Cell culture 2D 3D

Animal skills:

Comfortable with Handling animalsComfortable with IP/IV injection Comfortable with Survival surgery

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Ability to work independently and collaboratively

Preferred skills:

Molecular biology skills:

RNA extractionPCRRNA sequencingExtracellular vesiclescAMP assayIP3 assayMass spectrometryPlasmid preparationStem CellsMetabolomics Data analysisOrgan of Corti dissectionPerilymph samplingImage processingLeadership and project management skills

Manages day-to-day laboratory operations while ensuring compliance with safety regulations and best practices. Works with, adapts, and installs scientific equipment in research laboratories. Collaborates on routine projects and procedures. Manages inventory and equipment and performs budget functions.

Manages day-to-day laboratory operations while ensuring compliance with safety regulations and best practices. Works with, adapts, and installs scientific equipment in research laboratories. Collaborates on routine projects and procedures. Manages inventory and equipment and performs budget functions.

Research: Performing research related to the therapy-related substances delivery via extracellular vesicles and other methods to the inner ear, as well as conducting independent research involving hearing loss prevention/treatment. Working with pigs and small animals is required.

Mentorship: Performs project management and mentorship of graduate and undergraduate students.