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Research Assistant for Pharmacology & Physiology Georgetown University Medical Center

Employer: Georgetown University
Location: Washington D.C.

Administrative Jobs: Academic Affairs, Research Staff & Technicians
Employment Type: Full Time
Institution Type: Four-Year Institution

Research Assistant for Pharmacology & Physiology Georgetown University Medical Center

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Research Assistant for Pharmacology & Physiology - Georgetown University Medical Center

The Brelidze Laboratory in the Department of Pharmacology & Physiology at Georgetown University Medical Center studies regulatory mechanisms of ion channels with a variety of methods, including electrophysiology and biochemistry. Ion channels are essential for the regulation of cellular excitability and defects in ion channel function are associated with numerous diseases.

The Research Assistant role offers a great opportunity to learn various methods and to participate in the research that can impact future clinical treatments and is well suited to a motivated recent graduate who wants to gain a wet lab experience. Reporting to the Principal Investigator, and engaging with postdoctoral fellows and graduate students in the lab, the Research Assistant has duties that include but are not limited to:

Perform standard molecular biology and biochemistry, including plasmid amplification, subcloning, molecular mutagenesis, PCR, and protein expression and purification
Conduct two-electrode voltage clamp electrophysiology experiments
Maintain lab records
Perform other duties as assigned to support the research activities in the lab

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree, preferably in the life sciences
Experience in molecular biology and protein purification
Strong communication skills
Ability to work as part of a team

Preferred qualification

Willingness to commit to two years in the position

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EEO Statement:

Georgetown University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer fully dedicated to achieving a diverse faculty and staff. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and expression, and sexual orientation), disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Benefits:

Georgetown University offers a wide variety of comprehensive and competitive benefits. Benefits packages include comprehensive health, dental and vision plans, disability and life insurance coverage, retirement savings programs, tuition assistance, voluntary insurance options (including group legal, accident, and critical illness), and much more. Whatever your need, the Office of Faculty and Staff Benefits will be standing by to support you. You can learn more about the benefits offered to eligible faculty and staff at https://benefits.georgetown.edu or view the online interactive benefits guide for more information.

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