Advanced Research Scientist (Finance)

Organizational Summary: The USF Health Taneja College of Pharmacy is managed by the Dean and an actively engaged administrative leadership team. The mission of the college is to Transform Health through educating students to be outstanding and successful practitioners and leaders in the profession; through leading in discovery and innovation of education and practice in pharmacy; and through delivering the highest quality care in diverse, interprofessional clinical and community settings.

Job Summary: Applicant will be assigned to work in the Stem cell and Aging Research Lab of Dr. Wanling Xuan at the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences. This position in Dr. Xuan's research lab will focus on studying muscle regeneration in aging. Minimum Qualifications:

• This position requires a Bachelor's degree in a natural, physical or medical science with 2 years of experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's or PhD degree in biological, pharmaceutical, medical, or applied science.
• Familiarity and experience with immunohistochemistry, confocal microscopy, western blotting, real-time qPCR, mouse colony maintenance.
• Experience in stem cell research or muscle research is plus but not required.

SPECIAL SKILLS/TRAINING:

• Expertise of iPS cell culture and differentiation, histology and assay procedure for DNA, RNA and Protein.
• Commitment for at least two-three years.

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• Conducts and modifies laboratory research protocols on biological materials using methods such as mammalian tissue cultures and histology, requiring the use of sterile technique, preparing slides using staining techniques, and performing assays for protein (western blotting), RNA, DNA, or other cellular components,and extracellular vesicle isolation.
• Cares for laboratory animals. Performs standardized experimental protocols and in vivo procedures. May prepare animals for surgery, and care for animals after surgery. Assist in the animal handling, breeding, tissue collection and genotyping.
• Culture and differentiation of induced pluripotent stem cells (iPS) cell.
• Maintains laboratory equipment, arranges for repair as necessary, and orders and inventories laboratory supplies. Calibrates instruments and prepares laboratory equipment for use.
• Keeps records of the conduct and outcome of laboratory analyses. Maintains project databases. Prepares graphs, graphs, charts, and tables from experimental results for inclusion in presentations, publications, and grant applications.
• Instructs undergraduate students in laboratory methods. Performs literature searches for appropriate laboratory techniques and subject of research. Performs other duties as assigned.
• May be available in the weekends (if needed) to change the culture medium for stem cells.