Seasonal Hire (Neurology) - Morales Lab

The Morales Laboratory is looking for a student to join us for a summer position! Student will perform some basic laboratory techniques such as protein quantification, Western Blot, PCR, immunohistochemistry, tissue processing for histological analysis, multiplex, among others. Also, under supervision, the student will possibly have the opportunity to design experiments to answer simple hypothesis.

POSITION KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

1. Under close supervision, conducts research activities according to research protocol. Research activities may include some or all of the following: patient recruiting and screening, traditional laboratory experiments and activities, informatics, field interviewer recruiting, screening and training and/or animal laboratories.

2. Maintain clean laboratory equipment and/or work area to ensure a safe and efficient work environment.

3. Collects, evaluates, and interprets research data to provide needed information to principal investigators and other researchers. Updates notebooks, records, and databases as needed.

4. Stays abreast of new and updated protocols for research department.

5. Orders laboratory and/or other supplies as directed by senior research staff.

6. Washes and sterilizes glassware, pipets, instruments and tips. Soaks glassware and instruments in dichromate acid to remove stubborn stains