Job Summary/Essential Job Functions:  Under the direction of the Principal Investigator, the Research Associate will work independently and perform assigned research.  This position requires strong knowledge of biomedical science, processing of samples for cellular studies, including cell sorting, immunophenotyping, cell culture, establishing and keeping mice models for validation of identified pathway, among other laboratory techniques.  This position will also manage, designs and carries out experiments, analyzes, interprets and present data analyses and interpretation

1. Preparation of samples for cellular studies, data analyses, and interpretation.
2. Perform cellular/immunological study design.
3. Performs research experiments focused on understanding the role of Id3 in local B cell immune responses before and during liver ischemia reperfusion injury and disease development.
4. Performs Epigenetics ischemia reperfusion injury experimental procedures.
5. Performs experiments related to liver donor quality and mechanistic studies in liver cancer.
6.  Studies mechanistic chronic kidney disease.
7. Researches and develops strategies to minimize ischemia reperfusion injury and pump perfusion.
8. Maintain liver biorepository collections of samples.
9. Document experimental processes and results for preparation of scientific reports.
10. Works in conjunction with the PI in preparation of manuscripts, grants and research compliance documents.
11. Submits published papers and obtain grant funding.
12. Perform other duties as required.  

Ph.D. Biological Science; four (4) years cell biology, molecular biology, biochemistry techniques; including cell culture, molecular biology techniques.  The ability to prioritize and coordinate activities of the lab. Laboratory experience, ability to maintain confidentiality and make sound independent judgments, excellent verbal/written communication and leadership skills.  Working knowledge of databases, spreadsheets, word processing and other special programs for data analysis.