Burnham Institute for Medical Research at Lake Nona is an independent, not-for-profit biomedical research institution dedicated to advancing the frontiers of scientific knowledge in life sciences and medicine, and providing the foundation for tomorrow’s innovative therapies. Burnham is building 175,000 sq. ft. state-of-the-art laboratory facilities for over 300 faculty and staff. The Lake Nona/Orlando site will feature several outstanding technology cores, and faculty will undertake discovery research in several fields, including launching a new center devoted to diabetes & obesity research.

We have an opportunity for a Research Associate II at our Institute. This position requires strong animal surgical skills working with small laboratory animals (mainly mice) and knowledge of the cardiovascular system. This position will involve on-the-job-training and honing of specific surgical skills. The primary responsibility in this position will be to perform murine cardiovascular surgery as part of a physiology core facility service in support of investigator-initiated research. In addition to conducting surgical procedures, the job entails monitoring vital parameters such as anesthesia administration, hemodynamics, and surgical recovery. Blood sampling and tissue dissection will also be performed.

Individual will work in a surgical laboratory environment which may include an ultra-clean barrier facility with special attire and equipment requirements. Individual must wear protective equipment during some procedures and must incorporate standard sterile aseptic technique into mouse surgical protocols. The majority of everyday activities will be conducted in an animal operating room or on a lab bench.

This position requires a demonstrated ability to work independently and communicate well with other laboratory staff and principle investigators. Must be well organized and a 'self starter', because job demands meeting deadlines and critically scheduled experiments. Must have the ability to maintain complete and accurate records and data reports. A working knowledge of basic statistics, computer software, and general lab equipment including finely tuned surgical instruments is preferred but not mandatory. Must have an understanding of the importance of basic animal research and a willingness to work with mice.

Burnham Institute offers a competitive compensation and benefit package.

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