Job Information
A.T. Still University KCOM - Undergraduate Physiology Summer 2024 Research Assistant (0.5 FTE) in Kirksville, Missouri
Description
A.T. Still University's Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine (ATSU-KCOM) is seeking three non-exempt Undergraduate Physiology Research Assistants for the summer of 2024 (June-August) on the Kirksville, Missouri, campus. The successful applicants will work half-time in an undergraduate student research position and contribute to ongoing studies in the field of Alzheimer's disease research. Primary work will include the processing of animal tissue for western blotting and/or immunohistochemical analysis. Other duties entail microscopy, data analysis, and data dissemination in the form of posters and/or oral presentations at local/national conferences. This position is a 3-month NIH-funded position. Interested candidates should apply with a recent CV/resume and a cover letter detailing their interest and qualification for the position.
Major Job Duties
Experimentation (tissue processing, immunohistochemistry, western blot, etc.)
Microscopy
Data analysis
Data dissemination
Skills/Requirements
High School plus one year college
Must have knowledge of general lab work
Knowledge in immunohistochemistry and/or western blotting is a plus
Must have good fine motor skills
Must be diligent
Qualifications
Skills
Required
Verbal Communication: Intermediate
Written Communication: Intermediate
Interpersonal: Intermediate
Self-Motivation: Intermediate
Organizing: Intermediate
Behaviors
Required
- Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
Education
Required
High School or better
Some college or better
Experience
Preferred
- Prior laboratory experience is desired
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