Research Assistant - Messingham Dermatology Lab

Position Summary 
This position with Carver College of Medicine department of Dermatology will work in a team-based environment where this individual will support and perform basic and translational research in a Dermatology lab using a wide array of techniques and approaches to study autoimmune skin diseases.

Position Responsibilities
Research - General: 
•    Learn and perform all tasks in accordance with laboratory protocols and seek help from laboratory staff when needed. 
•    Assist with general laboratory maintenance, e.g., make buffers and stock solutions, dispose of hazardous waste, keep laboratory clean and organized.
•    Learn from and assist other laboratory personnel.
•    Perform experiments as directed under the guidance of the PI.
•    Participate in the day-to-day planning and timely execution of assays and experiments according to the PI’s goals.
•    Read topical literature, perform literature searches, identify and discuss relevant findings.
Conduct Experiments: 
•    Perform basic and complex procedures and techniques as outlined in protocols assuring fidelity to such. 
•    Troubleshooting of unexpected or flawed data using protocol and testing of alternatives.
•    Collect samples from the clinical area, process human tissues appropriately, aliquot, and store for later use.
•    Meet with PI weekly to review progress and discuss future experiments and goals.
Analyze and Summarize Data; Prepare Reports; Contribute to Manuscripts, Publications: 
•    Keep neat, well-organized notebook complete with index listing dates, protocols, location of samples, product/lot numbers and electronic file locations.
•    Present raw or cumulative data at weekly lab meetings.
•    Learn and utilize appropriate statistical analysis and incorporate into data presentation.
•    Prepare publication quality figures, tables, and written methods or figure legends, etc.
Administrative and Project Management: 
•    Assist with adherence to all federal, state and university safety & compliance guidelines. Contribute to maintenance of HPO records.
•    Assist with shipping of hazardous materials.
Facilities and Equipment Management: 
•    General cleaning and maintenance of equipment.
•    Notify Facilities or appropriate vendors of necessary maintenance or repairs.
•    Obtain quotes for repair or replacement of equipment.
Supervision/Staffing: 
•    Participate in training new laboratory personnel in general maintenance and safety, laboratory protocols and procedures, ensure compliance of individuals with laboratory and university training and policies.

Minimum Eligibility Requirements
•    Bachelor’s degree in basic science or engineering 
•    Excellent written and verbal communication skills
•    Practical laboratory knowledge of standard techniques, including calculation of molar solutions, measuring liquids, weighing chemicals, sterile tissue culture
•    Previous experience working and performing experiments/assays in a basic science research laboratory

Desired Qualifications
Highly Desirable
•    Experience with immunostaining, confocal microscopy, and analysis
•    Experience performing multicolor flow cytometry and data analysis
Desirable
•    Exp