The George Washington University
Senior Research Assistant, Pharmacology and Physiology
The George Washington University, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
Senior Research Assistant, Pharmacology and Physiology
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Overview The George Washington University (GW) School of Medicine and Health Sciences (SMHS) is the 11th oldest medical school in the country and the first in the nation’s capital. SMHS is a competitive and esteemed destination for medical education with programs in the health and biomedical sciences. The Mendelowitz lab studies the parasympathetic control of the heart, how cardioprotective parasympathetic activity becomes diminished in disease, and aims to identify targets to restore cardiac vagal activity to alleviate risks and incidence of cardiovascular diseases. Research approaches include patch clamp electrophysiology, viral transfection of optogenetic tools, confocal imaging, and in‑vivo telemetry recordings.
Posting Details
Job Description Summary: Founded in 1824, GW SMHS is the 11th oldest medical school in the country and the first in the nation’s capital. The research in the Mendelowitz lab is focused on the parasympathetic control of the heart, how cardioprotective parasympathetic activity becomes diminished in many diseases with the goal of identifying targets to restore cardiac vagal activity and alleviate the risks and incidence of cardiovascular diseases. To test our hypotheses we use a variety of approaches including patch clamp electrophysiology, viral transfection of optogenetic tools, confocal imaging and in‑vivo telemetry recordings.
Responsibilities
Design and conduct experiments in a controlled laboratory setting, under general guidance from the Principal Investigator, using creativity and initiative.
Make detailed observations, analyze data, and interpret results.
Compile results and prepare technical reports and documentation of outcomes.
Maintain familiarity with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a related field.
Perform animal surgeries and husbandry to create and sustain animal models of heart failure, implant telemetry devices to record cardiovascular parameters, and apply patch clamp electrophysiological methods to record synaptic activity in cardiac vagal neurons in both sham and disease models.
Maintain and use engineered CHO cells that serve as biosensor “sniffer” cells to quantify oxytocin with calcium‑sensitive indicators via confocal imaging.
Perform other related duties as assigned and support related projects as needed.
Minimum Qualifications Required:
BA/BS degree and 1 year of related experience. Degree must be conferred by the start date of the position.
Preferred Qualifications Additional required licenses/certifications or posting specific minimum qualifications may apply. Hiring range:
$18.06 - $33.02 .
Position Information Campus Location:
Foggy Bottom, Washington, D.C.
College/School/Department:
School of Medicine and Health Sciences (SMHS)
Family:
Research and Labs
Sub‑Family:
Laboratory Research
Stream:
Service and Support
Level:
Level 3
Full‑Time/Part‑Time:
Full‑Time
Hours Per Week:
40
Work Schedule:
Monday – Friday, 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Onsite Requirement:
Yes (Hybrid on-site status)
Telework:
Yes
Background Check:
Criminal History Screening, Education/Degree/Certifications Verification, Social Security Number Trace, and Sex Offender Registry Search
Salary and Benefits Salary range:
$18.06 - $33.02
per hour. GW offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life & disability insurance, time off & leave, retirement savings, tuition assistance, well-being and voluntary benefits. For program details and eligibility, visit the GW benefits site.
EEO Statement The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.
Posting Number: R002329
Note: This description preserves the core information about responsibilities and qualifications while removing extraneous boilerplate and non-essential postings.
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Overview The George Washington University (GW) School of Medicine and Health Sciences (SMHS) is the 11th oldest medical school in the country and the first in the nation’s capital. SMHS is a competitive and esteemed destination for medical education with programs in the health and biomedical sciences. The Mendelowitz lab studies the parasympathetic control of the heart, how cardioprotective parasympathetic activity becomes diminished in disease, and aims to identify targets to restore cardiac vagal activity to alleviate risks and incidence of cardiovascular diseases. Research approaches include patch clamp electrophysiology, viral transfection of optogenetic tools, confocal imaging, and in‑vivo telemetry recordings.
Posting Details
Job Description Summary: Founded in 1824, GW SMHS is the 11th oldest medical school in the country and the first in the nation’s capital. The research in the Mendelowitz lab is focused on the parasympathetic control of the heart, how cardioprotective parasympathetic activity becomes diminished in many diseases with the goal of identifying targets to restore cardiac vagal activity and alleviate the risks and incidence of cardiovascular diseases. To test our hypotheses we use a variety of approaches including patch clamp electrophysiology, viral transfection of optogenetic tools, confocal imaging and in‑vivo telemetry recordings.
Responsibilities
Design and conduct experiments in a controlled laboratory setting, under general guidance from the Principal Investigator, using creativity and initiative.
Make detailed observations, analyze data, and interpret results.
Compile results and prepare technical reports and documentation of outcomes.
Maintain familiarity with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a related field.
Perform animal surgeries and husbandry to create and sustain animal models of heart failure, implant telemetry devices to record cardiovascular parameters, and apply patch clamp electrophysiological methods to record synaptic activity in cardiac vagal neurons in both sham and disease models.
Maintain and use engineered CHO cells that serve as biosensor “sniffer” cells to quantify oxytocin with calcium‑sensitive indicators via confocal imaging.
Perform other related duties as assigned and support related projects as needed.
Minimum Qualifications Required:
BA/BS degree and 1 year of related experience. Degree must be conferred by the start date of the position.
Preferred Qualifications Additional required licenses/certifications or posting specific minimum qualifications may apply. Hiring range:
$18.06 - $33.02 .
Position Information Campus Location:
Foggy Bottom, Washington, D.C.
College/School/Department:
School of Medicine and Health Sciences (SMHS)
Family:
Research and Labs
Sub‑Family:
Laboratory Research
Stream:
Service and Support
Level:
Level 3
Full‑Time/Part‑Time:
Full‑Time
Hours Per Week:
40
Work Schedule:
Monday – Friday, 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Onsite Requirement:
Yes (Hybrid on-site status)
Telework:
Yes
Background Check:
Criminal History Screening, Education/Degree/Certifications Verification, Social Security Number Trace, and Sex Offender Registry Search
Salary and Benefits Salary range:
$18.06 - $33.02
per hour. GW offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life & disability insurance, time off & leave, retirement savings, tuition assistance, well-being and voluntary benefits. For program details and eligibility, visit the GW benefits site.
EEO Statement The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.
Posting Number: R002329
Note: This description preserves the core information about responsibilities and qualifications while removing extraneous boilerplate and non-essential postings.
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