Summary Under general supervision, the candidate will design and execute experiments for sponsored research, including data collection, analysis, and interpretation. They will join Dr. Chaurasia's multidisciplinary research team, focusing on translational studies of ocular diseases and the development of therapeutics for angiogenesis and cancer. The ideal candidate should have practical experience in translational research, working with team members using small- and large-animal models and employing molecular biology and biochemical techniques. Experience in mammalian cell culture, RNA and protein analysis, along with a strong understanding of ocular biology, will be beneficial. The candidate should work well independently and collaboratively, maintain detailed experimental records, analyze data, and assist in preparing manuscripts. Primary Functions Carry out routine and complex experiments. Care and maintain a rodent colony by managing husbandry, breeding, genotyping, and promptly conducting ocular imaging, surgery, and functional tests. Work with the team members to evaluate pig and rabbit models of ocular diseases. Assist team members and the PI in maintaining mammalian cell cultures using various culturing techniques. Perform tissue histopathology, fluorescence imaging, and routine cell and molecular biology techniques in the lab. Evaluate drugs or small molecules/nanoparticles in vitro and in vivo models. Perform immune cell profiling using flow cytometry. Assist in development and implementation of research protocols. Record and compile accurate records and communicate summaries of experimental results. Participate in training new lab personnel, including high school and undergraduate students, graduate students, medical students, and postdoctoral fellows. Oversee daily lab operations and keep experimental and research records under the PI’s supervision. Manage inventory and order lab supplies; perform assigned tasks related to ordering and maintaining the supply inventory. Participate in meetings with the PI and research staff and evaluate/interpret the validity of data as needed. Operate, calibrate, and perform routine maintenance on specialized equipment used in research. Other duties as assigned. Knowledge – Skills – Abilities Knowledge of biology, chemistry, mathematics, documentation, and records management. Data utilization, complex problem solving, critical thinking, resource management, and writing skills. Previous work with animals and translational research will be a plus. Qualifications Appropriate experience may be substituted for education an on equivalent basis. Minimum Required Education: Bachelor’s degree Minimum Required Experience: 1 year Preferred Education: Preferred Experience: Required Certification/Licensure(s): Preferred Certification/Licensure(s): 1-2 years of ophthalmology research experience in handling small and large animals, including pigs and rabbits, is preferred Physical Requirements Work requires occasionally lifting moderate weight materials, standing, or walking continuously. Risk Potential Little or no exposure to hazards such as dust, fumes, or extreme temperatures, airborne or blood borne pathogens, extreme temperatures, or allergens. Sensory Acuity Ability to detect and translate speech or other communication required. May occasionally require the ability to distinguish colors and perceive relative distances between objects. Work Environment Occasional exposure to dust, noise, temperature changes, or contact with water or other liquids. Work is performed in an environmentally controlled environment.. Why MCW? Outstanding Healthcare Coverage, including but not limited to Health, Vision, and Dental. Along with Flexible Spending options 403B Retirement Package Competitive Vacation and Paid Holidays offered Tuition Reimbursement Paid Parental Leave Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP) Pet Insurance On campus Fitness Facility, offering onsite classes Additional discounted rates on items such as: Select cell phone plans, local fitness facilities, Milwaukee recreation and entertainment etc. For a brief overview of our benefits see: Benefits Overview For a full list of positions see: MCW Careers At MCW all of our endeavors, from our internal operations to our interactions with our partners, are driven by our shared organizational values: Caring – Collaborative – Curiosity – Inclusive – Integrity – Respect. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment that values diversity in backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives through merit-based processes and in alignment with all applicable laws. We believe that embracing human differences is critical to realize our vision of a healthier world, and we recognize that a healthy and thriving community starts from within. Our values define who we are, what we stand for and how we conduct ourselves at MCW. If you believe in embracing individuality and working together according to these principles to improve health for all, then MCW is the place for you. For more information, please visit our institutional website. MCW as an Equal Opportunity Employer and Commitment to Non-Discrimination: The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students, as well as ensuring equal educational opportunity, employment, and access to services, programs, and activities, without regard to an individual's race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristic, or military status. Employees, students, applicants or other members of the MCW community (including but not limited to vendors, visitors, and guests) may not be subjected to harassment that is prohibited by law or treated adversely or retaliated against based upon a protected characteristic. About Us Together, we can build a healthier world. A student, an educator, a scientist and a community leader — alone, they can do many things. Together, the question isn’t what they can do, but what can’t they. 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