Ocean State Research Institute of the Providence Veterans Affairs (VA) Medical Center:

Providence is a unique research site in the heart of academic-rich southern New England.   Ocean State Research Institute is the non-profit research organization of the Providence VA Medical Center.  The fundamental mission of research at the VA is to advance the healthcare of Veterans.

Description

The incumbent will work in the CardioPulmonary Vascular Biology (CPVB) Center of BioMedical Research Excellence (COBRE) Cell Isolation and Organ Function (CIOF) core.

Responsibilities

• In all activities, adhere to Good Research Practice guidelines and maintain excellent experimental research notes.
• The primary responsibilities of the incumbent will be to work with scientists who are interested in services provided by the CIOF. These include, but are not limited to, in vitro tissue culture; cell isolation, purification, and characterization from tissue and/or organs; performing ELISA assays; performing and gathering images of immunohistochemical or immunofluorescent slides; and performing experiments in molecular, biochemical, and cell biology.
• Maintain up-to-date inventory of study supplies and place orders
• Support research activities including making reagents and stocks, process clinical samples for storage and laboratory analysisOther duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (relevant field of study is preferred)
• 1-2 years post-graduate work experience preferred but not required
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• Fluency in written and spoken English
• Familiarity with basic laboratory instruments and equipment – in a laboratory setting.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information – maintain confidentiality
• Ability to follow general instructions and procedures, as provided.
• Strong organizational and communication skills (communicate clearly and effectively via verbal and written instruction).
• Attention to detail and ability to concentrate on multiple tasks
• Ability to prioritize responsibilities – through completion.
• Ability to work independently and with others in the lab – to interact respectfully with other employees, professional staff and/or external contacts.
• Ability to work with minimal oversight, after training period
• Professional and warm in demeanor, especially when relating to study participants and their families

Send your resume/cv to valeria_zarate@brown.edu if interested in applying