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The Staff Associate I for the Department of Surgery will work in the lab of Dr. Giovanni Ferrari to facilitate translational cardiothoracic research studies. The individual will work closely with Principal Investigators and Post-Doctoral Researchers on a variety of research projects focusing on heart valve physiology, cardiovascular tissue biomechanics, vascular cell physiology, and tissue biochemistry. Will also collaborate with clinical cardiothoracic and animal research teams.
Job Responsibility:
Collection of surgical specimens from the operation room
Perform basic and translational research experiments in the area of cardiovascular physiology and material science
Prepare clinical samples (including blood and tissue specimens for histological analysis)
Facilitate benchtop research and manage clinical information pertaining to research specimens
Establishing and verifying novel lab protocols
Installing and testing new laboratory equipment
Compile and present results in a brief and efficient approach
Assist with the preparation of manuscripts and presentations
Communicate amongst both researchers and clinicians
Support other functions as assigned
Requirements:
Bachelors degree in specific research field and 4 years’ experience preferred
Nice to have:
Experience with laboratory techniques: processing clinical samples, histology, cell culture, immunoassays, biomechanics, imaging, and data analysis
Background in cardiac anatomy and physiology
Ability to present research and scientific data in a professional setting