Johns Hopkins University Work Values

Daily Duties at Johns Hopkins University:

• Maintained & managed lab: collected, organized, logged & analyzed all experiments & data • Research projects: studied animal models of airway hyperreactivity, heart rate variability with aging, obesity, environmental exposure & lung inflammation

What they like about Johns Hopkins University:

Working in an organization that is technologically advanced, creative, and innovative is critical in your assessment of hiring companies. Less important to you are stability of the organization, the length of time an organization has been in business, and the business' plans for the future. You prefer a fast-moving company that will take risks to achieve its goals and objectives. The length of time the company has been in business is irrelevant. Maintaining status quo is unnecessary. You thrive on change, uncertainty and the upside of potential business risks, especially those associated with innovation. Stability for the long haul is not nearly as important as is working in an atmosphere that is charged with a sense of urgency and constant change.

Tags

Animal research, Pharmacology, Laboratory Science, Lung Physiology, Research Scientist, Environmental Sciences, Physiology, Innovative, Team Player, Electrophysiology

Skills

General Molecular Biology Techniques: DNA, RNA & protein extraction, rt-PCR, ELISA & Western blot, Skilled Microscopist & experience with Histology slicing, staining & immunotagging tissues, Experience with cell culture & primary cell isolation, Exceptional & extensive skills with animal procedures & dissections: lung physiology, Easily handle & inject small animals via various routes: intraperitoneal, subcutaneous, intraocular & intratracheal routes in mice & neonatal rats, Survival experiments: plethysmography (including ventilatory responses to gas challenges), indirect calorimetry (Oxymax, Columbus Instruments), core-temperature (dermal implant as well as thermocouple rectal probe), mechanical ventilation (including intu, Non-survival experiments: bronchoalveolar lavage, carotid catheterization (blood pressure), tissue & blood collection, microscopic dissection, electrophysiology experience & more, Familiar with standard DEA protocols & IACUC guidelines, Collect multiple samples from animals; serious approach to every animal sacrificed for research, Extensive experience with Powerlab equipment & Labchart software (ADInstruments), Organized, computer savvy, excellent data management & statistical analysis (MS & Prism), Easily & efficiently master new techniques, Detail oriented, Positive attitude, Team player & eager to learn

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