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University of Utah Post Doc Res Assoc in SALT LAKE CITY, Utah
The central goal of the lab is to reduce the incidence of clinical infection associated with percutaneous devices, such as prosthetic limbs. To accomplish this, a variety of in vitro and in vivo models are utilized. Current work in her lab focuses on implant surface modification to enhance wound healing adjacent to these devices.This position will be responsible for working independently and as part of a team to design, conduct, and analyze current research in the lab. Duties may include but are not limited to: cell culture maintenance and experimentation, microbiological analysis, animal caretaking, tissue collection and processing (e.g., general histological and/or qRT-PCR analysis), confocal and scanning electron microscope analysis, recording and presenting experimental results, purchasing lab supplies, and maintaining a clean and orderly workspace. Limited weekend hours are required for general animal caretaking, but are dependent on ongoing experiments and are rotated evenly amongst lab members.1. Work independently and collaboratively to design and conduct studies supporting ongoing research projects in the lab.2. Maintain daily operations of the laboratory including, but not limited to, ordering lab supplies, maintenance of equipment, organization, and record keeping.3. Prepare, organize, and communicate scientific results in departmental, group, and/or individual meetings, and work with the team to prepare results for scientific publications, grant proposals, and presentations.4. Implement, validate, and document new methodologies and lab techniques, including writing detailed protocols and training new lab personnel.5. May perform other duties as assigned.This job description is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.
