Cell biology research investigating the mechanistic effects of maternal obesity, preeclampsia and gestational diabetes on placental function and mitochondrial respiration in human trophoblast cells in relation to adverse pregnancy outcomes including stillbirth.

• Microscopic and gross tissue dissection, preservation, processing, sectioning
• DNA purification, genotyping, MaxiPreps, PCR reactions, western blotting
• Design of experiments, preparation, interpretation and presentation of data
• Immunohistochemical staining methods, western blotting, ELISA
• Primary cell culture
• Excel type database maintenance
• Ordering and organizing lab stocks

• Bachelor’s degree with major courses in field of research, biology, or chemistry

  OR

  Associate’s degree and 2 years relevant experience.

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