Dr. Lockett is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Medicine, Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care, Sleep and Occupational Medicine. Her research interests are to investigate the etiology of the vascular abnormalities that mediate vascular remodeling in pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH), and to identify molecules or pathways to target for therapeutic intervention. Her lab is specifically interested in identifying the role of maladaptive mitochondrial function which may alter metabolic pathways to promote the pathogenesis of PAH. We made the novel discovery that the evolutionarily conserved stress response, the mitochondrial unfolded protein response (UPRmt), promotes vascular remodeling in preclinical models of PAH and promotes a hyper-proliferative phenotype in pulmonary artery smooth muscle and endothelial cells.
Job Summary This position involves working with tissues from animals as well as preforming cell culture. Common methodology in the lab include molecular biology techniques involving protein and RNA isolation, Western blotting, qPCR, and gene silencing or ectopic expression.
General Responsibilities
- Performs a wide variety of complex experiments and reports results.
- Keeps organized analytical data of performed experiments.
- Provides support for equipment maintenance as needed.
- Acts as a liaison to students and laboratory personnel for training.
- Maintains laboratory supply requisition and management.
- May train junior-level staff.
- May help plan experiments or short-term goals.
Qualifications Combinations of related education and experience may be considered. Education beyond the minimum required may be substituted for work experience. Work experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted for education.
EDUCATION
Required - Bachelor's degree in science or related field.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Preferred - Experience with cell culture and aseptic technique.
SKILLS
Required - Proficient written and verbal communication skills.
- Maintains a high degree of professionalism.
- Demonstrates time management and priority setting skills.
- Demonstrates a high commitment to quality.
- Possesses flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment.
- Highly thorough and dependable.
Working Conditions / Demands The role regularly requires the ability to effectively communicate. The role frequently requires the ability to move about the work environment and to position oneself to operate laboratory equipment effectively. The role requires the ability to move objects weighing up to 25 pounds and will occasionally work near moving mechanical parts. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.
Work Location IU Indianapolis campus
Advertised Salary $38,000 to $43,000 per year based on education and experience.
Benefits Overview For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:
- Comprehensive medical and dental insurance
- Health savings account with generous IU contributions
- Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
- Basic group life insurance paid by IU
- Voluntary supplemental life, long-term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death & dismemberment insurance
- Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vesting
- Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options
- Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses
- 10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year
- Generous paid time off plans
- Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer events
- Employee assistance program (EAP)
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Job Classification Career Level: Intermediate
FLSA: Nonexempt
Job Function: Research
Job Family: Research Analysis
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