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The Jain Lab at WashU is recruiting motivated, productive, and independent Research Specialists to explore the role of fungal microbiota in chronic inflammatory diseases. The immediate project could focus on studying the role of gut fungi in intestinal conditions such as inflammatory bowel diseases, or extraintestinal manifestations including arthritis and/or atopic dermatitis (see Science 371:1154). The position will involve developing hypotheses using human samples and testing these hypotheses in in vitro cell culture models (macrophages and fibroblasts) and in vivo (mouse) models of the diseases. Comprehensive training in all aspects will be provided. Provides critically complex research and experimentation for department/s allowing the advancement of scientific analysis and discovery. Serves as a subject matter expert offering support, training and guidance relative to the discipline/area. May participate and or present on the research developed, or the established work of those within the department. Primary Duties & Responsibilities: Performs complex analyses, experiments and project work under general direction of the PI. Serves as representative for PI and ensures procedures and protocols are adhered to consistently and effectively meet department's standard. Exhibits a high degree of independent problem solving and ability to conduct research on assigned projects. May serve in lead role, as needed. Plans, develops organizes and formalizes research results and findings. May develop for presentation and/or present on behalf of department. Conducts literature searches related to research projects. Writes/co-authors publications and/or papers supporting research findings in logical and sometimes multiple formats tailored to audiences. May participate in work related to grants. Solves practical problems relating to difficulty with equipment or test subjects. Suggests technical/ procedural improvements in various methods. May develop and optimize experimental procedures and protocols. Provides high level troubleshooting to advance process or lab procedures. Serves as department's research representative and may participate in various related meetings and events. Gathers/delivers data/information and serves as subject matter expert. Performs statistical data analysis, as needed. Presents research information to internal and/or external audiences. Organizes and maintains required documentation on lab and/or specimen conditions and can develop and summarize information into usable formats or presentations on behalf of the department. May communicate findings to various users or external audiences. Performs all related work in accordance with established protocols and safety/compliance requirements. May explain methods, lead or train other personnel or observers. Working Conditions: Works in a laboratory environment with potential exposure to biological and chemical hazards. Must be physically able to wear protective equipment and to provide standard care to research animals. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

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