Summary

Dr. Jiang and Dr. Frankfort's group are seeking a highly motivated Research Technician to support retinal research in both basic science and preclinical studies. This role will be equally split between conducting laboratory work for basic science (50%) and performing pre-clinical research on patients. The technician will collaborate closely with both research labs and clinical teams to evaluate innovative diagnostic equipment developed for detecting retinal diseases.

Job Duties

• Performs standard animal care and husbandry duties, including maintaining animal colonies.
• Conducts routine genotyping and manage transgenic mouse lines.
• Ensures proper record-keeping and compliance with institutional protocols for animal welfare.
• Maintains laboratory supplies and handles purchasing and inventory management.
• Assists with other routine lab work and experiments as needed.
• Coordinates patient visits for clinical tests, ensuring smooth scheduling and communication.
• Performs Electroretinography (ERG) tests on patients, following the lab’s protocols.
• Collects, organizes, and manages clinical data accurately and efficiently.
• Ensures compliance with Institutional Review Board (IRB) requirements and maintains patient confidentiality.
• Collaborates with clinical staff to optimize the new diagnostic equipment being tested.
• Learns and becomes familiar with lab activities, maintains and assistsas needed.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a Basic Science or related field. Four years of related experience may substitute for degree requirement.
• No experience required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with animals in a research setting.
• Familiarity with clinical research practices and patient care.