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General Summary of Position
The Firefighters' Burn and Surgical Research Laboratory Research Associate is responsible for contributing technically and scientifically to basic and translational research in partnership with the laboratory director and laboratory Principal Investigator (PI). Broad research topics include: Dressing products, topical agents, and other anti-inflammatory and antibiotic evaluation and testing (animal models), Microvascular assessment in burn wound conversion, Burn shock modeling, Novel applications of dermal substitutes, Laser guided burn wound excision, Local and systemic mechanisms that contribute to burn wound conversion, In vivo studies of electrical injury, Natural history of hypertrophic scarring, Sepsis and complications of infection, Clinical Studies in burn patient populations. This position involves collaboration with our partners at Fort Detrick USACEHR Systems Biology Group, Catholic University, and Georgetown University.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
Contributes to the achievement of established department goals and objectives and adheres to department policies, procedures, quality standards, and safety standards. Complies with governmental and accreditation regulations.Consistently demonstrates support for compliance in the performance of job duties and responsibilities by a) developing and maintaining knowledge of, and performing job functions in compliance with, rules, regulations, policies, and statutes that affect his/her job; b) maintaining knowledge of and performing job functions in compliance with MedStar Health and MedStar Health Research Institute policies and procedures; and c) reporting compliance concerns in an appropriate and timely manner.Analyzes data and prepares for presentation at professional meetings and/or publication. Provides authorship on subsequent published material.Assists with clinical studies by monitoring each patient's study progress to fulfill protocol and study requirements and help maintain all required study related documentation including regulatory files.Assists with grant proposal preparation and project reports.Communicates effectively with investigators, clinical coordinators and colleagues to ensure efficient clinical trial implementation and progress.Coordinates and executes of animal surgery and procedures.Maintains repository specimens and database (s) in conjunction with laboratory director and other associates.Participates in and present weekly at lab meetings and journal club, and maintains laboratory notebook and records.Plans and performs in vitro experiments in mammalian cell culture models.Processes human and animal specimens.Provides basic training for, and oversees the work of, interns, volunteers, medical students, and new research fellows.Takes appropriate courses (animal training, safety, CITI, etc.).Works as a liaison with collaborating labs and colleagues.
Minimum Qualifications
Education
- Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Biochemistry or similar field required or
- Bachelor's degree (BS/BA) in combination with equivalent work experiences such that the objectives of the position are equaled. required and
- Master's degree preferred
Experience
- Highly motivated, dedicated individual who is capable of working both independently and on various team projects and can manage multiple duties with close attention to detail. required
- Previous experience in a laboratory setting with in vitro and in vivo models, and a willingness to learn new techniques. required and
- Previous experience in chemistry, microbiology, cell biology and molecular biology required and
- Previous training with basic techniques such as HPLC, Cell Culture, Western Blotting, Elisa, and PCR preferred and
- Experience with animal experimentation required and
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Excellent communication and organizational skills required.
This position has a hiring range of $60,632 - $107,494
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MedStar Health
Dec 23, 2024