Research Assistant - Drack Lab

Full/Part Time Status:Part Time

Percent Time:50%

Position Description:The Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Science is seeking a Research Assistant (PRK1) interestedassisting with pre-clinical animal model studies under the guidance of Principal Investigator, Dr. Arlene Drack, in the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences.

Duties of the Research Assistant position to include:

• Perform and help design translational research studies using mouse models of human disease.
• Perform mouse husbandry and general laboratory organization.
• Perform experiments in mice utilizing electroretinogram, visually guided swim assay, OCT, histology, intraocular injections, and other experiments as needed.
• May include collecting and analyzing data from human studies including electroretinogram, optical coherence tomography, visual fields and other clinical studies.
• Maintain detailed and accurate records.
• Work independently and collaboratively on research tasks.
• Perform day-to-day lab tasks (e.g., stocking supplies, etc.).

Supervision Received:

General supervision is received from the study PI. Immediate supervision is received from Post-doctoral fellow and other laboratory and clinical supervisory personnel.

Education Requirement: A Bachelor's degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Biomedical Engineering, or other biological science, or an appropriate combination of education and years of experience working in an academic research environment.

Required Qualifications:Willing to handle and work with small animals (training is provided); excellent oral and written communication skills; strong organizational skills; must be proficient with computer software including MicroSoft Office, Adobe Acrobat and Excel database software; prior experience in a laboratory setting.

Desirable Qualifications:

Knowledge of medical and genetic terminology.

Experience in ophthalmology clinics.

Experience or previous course work in the research process, especially in either animal or ophthalmology research.