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    Research Laboratory Associate - Washington, United States - Medstar

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    General Summary of Position The Firefighters' Burn and Surgical Research Laboratory Research Associate is responsible for contributing technically and scientifically to basic and translational research in partnership with the laboratory director and laboratory Principal Investigator (PI). Broad research topics include: Dressing products, topical agents, and other anti-inflammatory and antibiotic evaluation and testing (animal models), Microvascular assessment in burn wound conversion, Burn shock modeling, Novel applications of dermal substitutes, Laser guided burn wound excision, Local and systemic mechanisms that contribute to burn wound conversion, In vivo studies of electrical injury, Natural history of hypertrophic scarring, Sepsis and complications of infection, Clinical Studies in burn patient populations. This position involves collaboration with our partners at Fort Detrick USACEHR Systems Biology Group, Catholic University, and Georgetown University.
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    Minimum Qualifications

    Education
    • Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Biochemistry or similar field, or Bachelor's degree (BS/BA) in combination with equivalent work experiences (such that the objectives of the position are equaled) required
    • Master's degree preferred
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    Experience
    • Highly motivated, dedicated individual who is capable of working both independently and on various team projects and can manage multiple duties with close attention to detail required
    • Previous experience in a laboratory setting with in vitro and in vivo models, and a willingness to learn new techniques required
    • Previous experience in chemistry, microbiology, cell biology and molecular biology required
    • Previous training with basic techniques such as HPLC, Cell Culture, Western Blotting, Elisa, and PCR preferred
    • Experience with animal experimentation required
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    Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
    • Excellent communication and organizational skills required.
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    Why MedStar Health?
    At MedStar Health, we understand that our ability to treat others well begins with how we treat each other. We work hard to foster an inclusive and positive environment where our associates feel valued, connected, and empowered. We live up to this promise through:
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    • Strong emphasis on teamwork - our associates feel connected to each other and our mission as an organization. In return, our effective team environment generates positive patient outcomes and high associate satisfaction ratings that exceed the national benchmark.
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    • Strategic focus on equity, inclusion, & diversity - we are committed to equity for all people and communities. We continue to build a diverse and inclusive workplace where people feel a sense of belonging and the ability to contribute to equitable care delivery and improved community health outcomes at all levels of the organization.
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    • Comprehensive total rewards package - including competitive pay, generous paid time off, great health and wellness benefits, retirement savings, education assistance, and so much more.
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    • More career opportunities closer to home - as the largest healthcare provider in the Baltimore-Washington, D.C. region, there are countless opportunities to grow your career and fulfill your aspirations.
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    About MedStar Health
    MedStar Health is dedicated to providing the highest quality care for people in Maryland and the Washington, D.C., region, while advancing the practice of medicine through education, innovation, and research. Our team of 32,000 includes physicians, nurses, residents, fellows, and many other clinical and non-clinical associates working in a variety of settings across our health system, including 10 hospitals and more than 300 community-based locations, the largest home health provider in the region, and highly respected institutes dedicated to research and innovation. As the medical education and clinical partner of Georgetown University for more than 20 years, MedStar Health is dedicated not only to teaching the next generation of doctors, but also to the continuing education, professional development, and personal fulfillment of our whole team. Together, we use the best of our minds and the best of our hearts to serve our patients, those who care for them, and our communities. It's how we treat people.

    MedStar Health is an Equal Opportunity (EO) Employer and assures equal opportunity for all applicants and employees. We hire people to work in different locations, and we comply with the federal, state and local laws governing each of those locations. MedStar Health makes all decisions regarding employment, including for example, hiring, transfer, promotion, compensation, benefit eligibility, discipline, and discharge without regard to any protected status, including race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, sex, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, political affiliations, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local EO laws. If you receive an offer of employment, it is MedStar Health's policy to hire its employees on an at-will basis, which means you or MedStar Health may terminate this relationship at any time, for any reason.


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