Position: Research Technical Assistant
Type: Part-time (24 hours/week, 3 days/week)
Responsibilities:
Laboratory Work: Assist in conducting routine experimental procedures in cardiovascular research, including but not limited to, sample preparation, histology, cell culture, molecular biology techniques, and data collection. Animal Colony Maintenance: Maintain and manage the laboratory's animal colonies, including feeding, housing, monitoring health status, and assisting in the breeding and genotyping of experimental animals.
Equipment Maintenance: Ensure laboratory equipment is well-maintained and calibrated and assist in organizing lab spaces and materials for efficient workflow.
Data Entry and Analysis: Record experimental results accurately, maintain research databases, and assist in basic data analysis under the supervision of senior researchers.
Compliance: Follow all laboratory protocols, including biosafety and ethical guidelines, in conducting research and managing animal colonies.