The research technician will take part in organizing and coordinating research teams and clinical team. The candidate will work in a highly multidisciplinary environment providing the PIs with research team support ongoing clinical trials and for several projects within the lab. The Research Technician will work under the direction of Drs. Neves and Shaverdashvili. This person is expected to be both patient-facing and wet-lab orientated.

Job Duties:

Perform ID StudiesDevelop methods for patient recruitmentIdentify, screen, and consent patientsCollection of dietary dataGenerate FMT infusates for mouse experimentsPerform experiments including ELISA, Western blot, flow cytometry, DNA/RNA extractionCoordinate with internal and external collaboratorsPerform experiments in mouse tumor models with human stool collected

Collect and analyze data

Participate in the creation and maintenance of a database to log samples (stool, blood, tumor etc) banked under the dietary intervention clinical trial

· Participate in periodic transferring data in REDCap database and OnCore

Assist in the preparation of reports and manuscripts for publication as co-author.

The candidate should possess a bachelor’s degree with relevant experience in research lab and clinical trials. Must be proficient in collection of data and specimens, work independently, and possess analytical skills to determine eligibility of potential cases and control research subjects for accurate recruitment and reporting. The applicant must attend weekly team meetings to report progress.

Assists with and/or conducts laboratory experiments and routine tests and scientific tasks. Performs data and specimen collection and processing as well as equipment maintenance and set up. Ensures adherence to all established protocols and regulatory practices.

Assists with and/or conducts laboratory experiments and routine tests and scientific tasks. Performs data and specimen collection and processing as well as equipment maintenance and set up. Ensures adherence to all established protocols and regulatory practices.

Excellent communication, organizational and computer skills are required. The applicant must work well with others in order to contribute to a work environment that encourages knowledge of respect for, and development of skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds. The candidate will be expected to remain competent and current through self-directed professional reading, developing contacts with colleagues, attending professional development courses, and attending training and/or seminars.