Medical Research TechnicianPharmacology, Tulane Medical Center

Location: New Orleans, LA

Summary

Under the direction of the Principal Investigator, the Medical Research Technician for the Department of Pharmacology will perform cell culture and rodent experiments and analyze samples using RT-PCR, microscopy, and immunoblotting.  Additional duties include animal colony management, data organization and analysis; preparing posters and presentations; ordering laboratory supplies; maintaining laboratory inventory, records, and equipment; and other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree

          AND

• 1 year laboratory in vivo and in vitro research experience including animal breeding, animal surgery, PCR, immunoblotting, and sterile cell culture techniques.

Preferred Qualifications

• 2 years laboratory experience including in vivo and in vitro research including PCR, immunoblotting, and sterile cell culture techniques.
• Experience with animal colony management and genotyping is desirable.
• Experience performing in vivo experiments with rodents is desirable.