Assist the Principal Investigator in conducting research focused on issues relevant to perinatal medicine, especially those related to elucidating mechanisms of preterm birth, innate immunity, infectious/inflammatory processes, and preeclampsia. An applicant should be willing to act as an integral part of a team and be able to perform advanced animal husbandry and cell culture related activities.
Duties & Responsibilities

Perform complex techniques or procedures to conduct research experiments with molecular biology techniques such as:
a) PCR, Immunohistochemistry, b) Western blotting, c) Immunoprecipitation , d) RNA/DNA extraction , e) ELISA

Responsible for animal colony breeding, expansion and maintenance for the research projects. Keep records for animal numbers and procedures in accordance with approved protocols.

Assist the Principal Investigators and laboratory manager in maintenance of records for publication, good laboratory practices with respect to laboratory supplies and equipment, record keeping and regulatory requirements.

Conduct basic research activities in accordance with protocols approved by the Principal Investigators. Perform critical review of the current literature. Such activities will involve the use of laboratory animals including mice, rats and guinea pigs and that of primary and immortalized human cell lines.

Monitor and maintain an appropriate quality control program consistent with institutional guidelines and/or regulations.

Assist MFM fellows and other students on their research projects.

Orders and maintain laboratory supplies and equipment. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.