Description

This position will be in support of The Day laboratory in The Pharmacology Department. The laboratory is dedicated to understanding normal tissue repair processes and how the repair process is altered in fibrotic remodeling. Normal tissue regeneration for wound healing is a critical focus of research for the military as well as for the medical field in general. The long term goal of the laboratory is to understand the mechanisms of repair failure and fibrotic repair and to identify therapeutic agents to prevent and/or treat this disease. 

Requirements

Education and Experience

Master's Degree in an area of biological sciences is required for this position.
Minimum of 6-8 years experience required.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of extremely complex laboratory procedures.
Experience in conducting research in the field of radiation biology or a related area
Research Associate training is especially preferred
Ability to meet deadlines of projects.
Good communication and analytical skills.
Have basic laboratory experience including using a balance, a pH meter, and standard laboratory micropipetors.
Previous experience in animal handling required.
Must have previous lab record keeping experience.
Experience as reflected by publications in peer-reviewed scientific journals as appropriate to his/her research
Ability to obtain and maintain a T1/Public Trust background check.