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Maternal Vascular Responses - (Full-time, Day Shift)
Our mission is to continue the teaching and healing ministry of Jesus Christ. Our core values are compassion, excellence, humility, integrity, justice, teamwork and wholeness.
The Research Assistant supports the execution of certain aspects of a research project after the research design is established with minimal supervision. Performs other duties as needed. Research in the Goulopoulou lab focuses on vascular physiology during pregnancy and postpartum with emphasis on the maternal cardiovascular and immune systems. Current NIH-funded projects investigate physiological mechanisms underlying dysfunction of the maternal cardiovascular system in pregnancies with high blood pressure and maternal inflammation. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to participate in pre-clinical and translational studies and use a variety of cell culture techniques, in vivo and ex vivo assessments of cardiovascular function, and experimental and pre-clinical models of hypertensive pregnancies.
Bachelor's Degree in related science fields required. Minimum seven years of experience accepted in lieu of degree. Minimum one year of research experience required.
Able to read; write legibly; speak in English with professional quality; use computer, printer, and software programs necessary to the position; Able to relate and communicate positively with faculty, staff, students, administration and others; Must possess working knowledge of internet-based and smart phone-based software enabling communication with research/program directors as well as research/program staff; Work calmly and respond courteously when under pressure; collaborate and accept direction; think critically; manage multiple assignments effectively; organize and prioritize workload; excellent self-motivation, problem solve; recall information with accuracy; pay close attention to detail; work independently with minimal supervision; maintain high level of confidentiality and ethical integrity. Knowledge of quality, research regulatory requirements. Able to distinguish colors as necessary; hear sufficiently for general conversation in person and on the telephone, and identify and distinguish various sounds associated with the workplace; see adequately to read computer screens, and written documents necessary to the position.
