Research Assoc

Job description

Collaborates on ongoing research projects and can develop new projects; Performs experiments using human cadaveric tissues, mammalian cell and tissue culture in vitro, electrophoresis of protein and nucleotide samples, microscopy and other methods of imaging, flow cytometry analysis and other immunological methods, gene transfection using CRISPR/Cas9 technology;. Performs animal experiments, including perfusion on eyes ex vivo and in vivo, surgeries and dissections of eyes of different species; Performs statistical and other analyses on data, including RNAseq and Proteomics data. Conceptualizes, designs and conducts an independent research project under faculty supervision; Ensures study protocols are followed to ensure compliance. Meets regularly with supervising faculty to review study progress, timeline, and findings. Prepares briefings of results and works closely with supervising faculty during interpretation of study results. Help faculty to supervise students and technicians in the laboratory. The Department of Ophthalmology at the University of South Florida, Morsani College of Medicine is seeking a Research associate interested in basic science lab work with himan cadaveri...