Position Summary:

• Performs standard experiments in the lab: Microscopy (light, fluorescent, or confocal); electrophoresis (nucleic acid and protein); PCR; Western blotting; flow cytometry (multiparameter and spectral) of mouse and human specimens; DNA/RNA extraction; preparation of samples (murine and human) for ChIP-seq, ATAC-seq (bulk, single-cell, and spatial), RNA-seq (bulk, single-cell, and spatial), and other multi-omics approaches in collaboration with the appropriate institutional core facilities.
• Responsible for animal husbandry, administration of medications to mice via oral, intraperitoneal, intravenous, or other necessary routes of administration, collection of specimens (blood, cerebrospinal fluid, organs), histology, immunofluorescence, immunohistochemistry, and analysis of biomarkers.
• Cultures mammalian cell lines (e.g. murine, human, etc.) and conducting cell-based in vitro assays.
• Orders laboratory supplies and maintains a database of supply inventory.
• Responsible for packing, unpacking, storing and classification of lab supplies and specimens (mouse and human).
• Prepares culture media, reagents, stains, and stock solutions.
• Assists the PI and senior laboratory staff with experimentation and research activities.
• Assists PI and senior lab staff in preparation of manuscripts and grant applications.

Minimum Education and Experience:

• Associate's degree plus two (2) years of related research experience in a laboratory environment.

City: New Brunswick

State: NJ

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• Standing, sitting, walking, talking and hearing.
• No special vision requirements.
• Lifting up to 25 lbs.

• Lab environment. Moderate noise.
• Exposure to animal (mouse) blood, excrement, antineoplastic drugs, and possible exposure to infectious and communicable diseases. Universal precautions are mandatory.
• Exposure to hazardous chemicals.

Posting Number: 26ST0255

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