The Center for Developmental Health is a research center within the Knight Cardiovascular Institute and includes a collaboration of research scientists focused on discovering causes of heart disease throughout a persons lifespan, translating research into new treatments and communicating preventative measures to the medical community and lay public.

This position will support the scientific research program of Dr. Kent Thornburg. Duties of the position include:

• Keep an up-to-date lab notebook, maintain organized data records, and communicate the progress and results of experiments clearly and routinely.
• Perform all steps from cell/tissue RNA extraction to real-time PCR for gene expression quantification.
• Generate and troubleshoot primers for genes not yet characterized in the lab.
• Perform all steps from cell/tissue protein extraction to Western blot exposure for protein expression/phosphorylation quantification.
• Troubleshoot use of new antibodies for proteins not yet characterized in the lab.
• Prepare and run other laboratory assays and tissue processing.
• Assist students and other lab personnel.
• Perform other duties as needed, for instance, assist with tissue collection, in vivo experiments, cell culture, etc.

• Bachelor's Degree with major courses in field of research and 1 to 3 years of relevant experience
• 1 year relevant experience in a research laboratory
• Quantitative PCR and Western Blot experience
• Independently motivated, technically skilled, and adept at troubleshooting experiments

• Three years of relevant experience in a research laboratory

Apply here online. Please be sure to upload a cover letter and resume or CV.

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