Research Technician - Theresa Wampler-Muskardin Lab

Research Technician - Theresa Wampler-Muskardin LabDepartment/Service: Research Institute, Rheumatology Job Start Date: ASAP

Autoimmunity Research (90%):Works closely with Principal Investigator in the design and execution of translational studies in autoimmune disease. Performs in vitro studies, which will include growing human cell lines and primary cells, with subsequent analysis of gene and protein expression. Studies may also include genotyping and flow cytometry, and in vivo mouse experiments. Animal studies will incorporate use of mouse models of autoimmunity. Technician will be responsible for assisting in surgical procedures, providing animal care, and tissue harvesting techniques and post euthanasia processing. Clinical studies will involve interaction with the clinical coordinators for collection of patient samples, and processing the samples. The technician will interact with the research clinical coordinator and research assistants to cross-reference laboratory studies with clinical variables and outcomes.

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