Non-Exempt Temporary or Casual

Key Responsibilities:
* Orchestrate a field-leading clinical trial centered upon the novel use of microbiome transplant for gut dysbiosis observed in pulmonary arterial hypertension.
* Assist in recruitment of pulmonary hypertension patients into clinical studies through the evaluation of eligibility & ineligibility criteria.
* Lead a study centered upon the observed sexual dimorphism in pulmonary hypertension severity and prognosis with gut dysbiosis as a proposed pathophysiological mechanism.
* Investigate the role of the oral microbiome in the pathogenesis of gut dysbiosis and associated inflammation underlying the pathophysiology of pulmonary arterial hypertension.

Required Qualifications:
BA/BS degree, or a combination of education and work experience totaling four years.

Preferred Qualifications:
* Experience working in a research lab
* Experience in clinical trial design and execution, preferably in cardiopulmonary or microbiome-related research
* Strong understanding of microbiome-host interactions and inflammatory mechanisms
* Excellent communication and leadership skills, with a collaborative mindset

Pay Range: $15.25 - $20.00 per hour; depending on education/qualifications/experience.

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