Researcher/Scientist III

Conduct animal studies such as skin excision, skin burn, bone fracture, and peripheral nerve trauma. Perform animal dosing, functional analysis, euthanasia, tissue harvesting, and processing. Conduct tissue-based gene and protein targeted molecular analysis. Independently conduct in vitro cell culture experiments, interpret the data, and analyze the results. Collaborates with research leadership to develop grant applications, as well as prepare reports of research findings, presentations, and publications. Present data in the national or international research conferences or symposiums. Train undergraduate, medical, and graduate students using both animal and ex vivo research techniques. Develop and establish clear timelines to complete assigned work and meet research obligations. Identifies and recommends solutions to identifiable problems to the principal investigator. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Strong expertise in orthopaedic trauma complications and skilled in animal and cell culture models, along with tissue, cellular, and molecular analysis. Excellent communication and writing skills for manuscripts, grants, publications, federal reports, and lab meetings.