Position Summary:

• Maintain colonies of genetically modified mice, including mouse husbandry and genotyping. 
• Maintain laboratory equipment and stock solutions. 
• Perform molecular biologic experiments that include Western blotting, protein-protein interaction assays, PCR, subcellular organelle isolation, and cell biologic studies. 
• Communicate with vendors of research reagents and core facility personnel. 
• Perform other related duties as assigned. 

Minimum Education and Experience:

• Applicants must hold a high school degree. 
• Priority will be given to applicants with a strong record of scholarly achievement. 

City: Piscataway

State: NJ

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• Physical Demands:  The applicant needs to be physically capable of performing the above duties, including handling small rodents following training, pipetting, measuring weights and volumes accurately, standing on feet, walking to other buildings on the campus and to the animal facility. Occasionally, certain items in the laboratory may need to be lifted, such as small equipment, boxes and bottles. H/She should be able to communicate his/her research plans and findings verbally and in writing in proper English to the team and to the scientific community in presentations and publications. 

Posting Number: 26ST0178

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