Reports to the Principal Investigator, Dr. Liya Yin. Responsibilities include designing, conducting, and analyzing scientific experiments; presenting research results in oral and written formats; and developing and maintaining knowledge of the current scientific literature. Highly independent and self-motivated. Able to direct research and technical staff.

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Pay Grade: 8
Starting Salary Range: $46,300 – $54,788
Location: Rootstown, OH

Benefits Offerings Include:
- Training Offerings, including LSS Green & Yellow Belt and other professional development
- Competitive Health, Vision, Dental
- Flexible Spending Account
- State Retirement with 14% matching
- Excellent Vacation and Sick Time
- 11 Paid Holiday Days
- Wellness Offerings
- Short and Long Term Disability Coverage
- Long Term Care Coverage Offerings
- Life Insurance
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1) Breeds and maintains genetic mouse lines. Performs cell/molecular biology experiments, immunochemistry, imaging, primary cell culture, Cell energy metabolism with Seahorse, Western-blot, RNA sequencing and single cell-RNA -sequencing, and bioinformatic analysis.
2) Isolation of mouse vessels, including the aorta coronary artery, and perform vasodilation studies with myograph. Perform animal experiments (survival surgical procedure, e.g., contrast echocardiography, echocardiography, Doppler, treadmill, blood pressure measurement with a catheter) and data analysis.
3) Consult with the PI on projects and guide students; instruct and train students and research staff in established techniques and procedures.
4) Maintains general laboratory cleanliness and safety, equipment and supplies, and enforces regulations as necessary.
5) Devises new protocols and techniques for research projects
6) Reports and presents research findings and developments to the Principal Investigator and in lab meetings. Draft manuscripts for publication at least one per year.

Ph.D., MD, or MD/Ph.D. degree required in molecular and cellular biology, biochemistry or molecular genetics, physiology and microcirculation with emphasis on in vitro and in vivo research techniques, or an equivalent combination of education and progressively responsible experience.

* Skilled in EndNote, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Prism

* Works effectively and efficiently independently or as a team

* Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities

* Excellent oral and written communication skills

* Continual development of professional skills

* Conceptual understanding of research issues

* Working experience with genetically modified animals is a must.

* Technical expertise in performing DMT vasodilation, single cell-seq, light sheet microscopy experiments

* Ability to independently produce, analyze, and present scientific data

* Ability to write and publish independently

Core Competencies

Doctoral research training in cell molecular biology/biochemistry/physiology. Research experience in coronary circulation and microvascular dilation, cell and molecular signaling related to endothelial function, vasodilation in diabetes, RNA-seq and single cell-seq, bioinformatic analysis, confocal/multi-photon or light sheet imaging is preferred. Experience working with coronary artery isolation and vasodilation in DMT wire systems and in vivo animal models, cardiovascular system/cells is highly desirable.

Must utilize a phone, computer screen, and other office equipment. While performing the job duties, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk, or hear and occasionally stand, walk, reach, stoop, or kneel. Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally.

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