The responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Administrative Duties
Maintain clean, safe, well stocked lab
Order supplies when needed
Maintain required proficiencies for research, CITI, other university or national requirements
Keep accurate records of patients on computer spreadsheets stored on H drive
Track and monitor budget. Communicate regularly to Principal Investigator (PI)
Attend translational meetings every Thursday
Supervise, onboard, and manage research staff; oversee work schedules and approve leave request, monitor workload, project progress, and quality control. Provide performance feedback, foster professional development, critical thinking and effective team communication
Lab Duties
Communicate with patients to recruit for research studies
Contact physicians and subjects, relatives by phone, letters, and/or internet
Obtain subjects signed consent forms, clinical information, and blood for the study and for publications, according to HIPPA guidelines.
Extract DNA/RNA as needed
Cell culture work; produce immortalized cell lines
PCR and DNA sequencing on SeqStudio Genetic Analyzer
Work with PI and other lab members on laboratory and translational research studies
Process patient blood for DNA and start permanent cell lines from cells upon arrival in lab
Maintain DNA sequencer (SeqStudio) working properly
Log and maintain cells in liquid nitrogen tanks
Assist in care of experimental mouse populations and experiments
Financial Duties
Obtain AU purchasing card for special orders
Monitor funding and awarded grants.
Track budget expenses
Balance budgets (grants, departmental funds, and foundation)
Other
Perform other related duties incidental to work described herein, which includes helping to train new students, residents, technicians, etc.
