Essential Functions
-Perform cell culture, primary neuron culture, iPSC culture maintenance, and in vitro and in vivo assays, examine protein expression level by ELISA and western blot.
-Perform genetic, biochemical and phenotype tests.
-Execute general molecular biology e.g. cloning, plasmid preps, genomic DNA and RNA isolation, PCR.
-Contribute to design of research protocols along with research associates; troubleshoot problems as they arise; initiate alternative protocols/approaches, and modify existing technique for better efficiency.
-Maintain complete and accurate record of experimentation.
-Assist in the planning/development of daily and long-term research projects; assist in manuscript and meeting preparation.
-Maintain resource inventories.
-Coordinate daily schedule of experiments. Responsible for data management: collect, record, tabulate, and present data. Create graphs of experiments, perform statistical tests, and discuss progress of work regularly with supervisor.
-Execute protocols involving a variety of routine and non-routine experiments at a professional level. Develop modification of existing techniques, as appropriate. In collaboration with other members of the research team, give input to research design.
-Calculate, transcribe, and graph data.
-Work independently, under minimal supervision.