Herc-Higher Education Recruitment Consortium

Job Description:

• Maintain mouse colonies, genotype mice and conduct experiments in mice.
• Use molecular biological techniques including: PCR, rtPCR, CRISPR editing, cloning, Northern and Western blotting, immunohistochemistry, RNA-seq, ATAC-seq, and DNA sequencing.
• Culture and conduct experiments in mammalian cells.
• Keep careful written and computerized records of all experiments using notebooks.
• Provide logistical support for the smooth running of the lab (ordering, safety, organization).
• Orient and work with students and other laboratory members.
• Reviewing and editing manuscripts and other documents.
• Provide technical and administrative support for a research project.
• Collect and enters data.
• Analyzes and maintains data and/or specimens. Conducts literature reviews. Assists with preparation of reports, manuscripts and other documents.
• Installs, sets up and performs experiments; interacting with students and other laboratory staff under the direction of the principal investigator.
• Performs other related work as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry, biochemistry, microbiology or related field.

Experience:

• Mouse work experience essential. 
• Previous research experience pertaining to molecular cloning, next-gen sequencing, and PCR-based techniques are strongly preferred.
• Experience with computers that includes Microsoft Excel, statistics, and word processing strongly preferred.   

Preferred Competencies

• Knowledge in relevant scientific field
• Knowledge of research techniques or methods
• Knowledge of regulatory policies and procedures
• Analytical skills
• Problem-solving skills
• Attention to detail
• Organizational skills
• Verbal and written communication skills

Working Conditions

• Laboratory Environment

Application Documents

• Resume/CV (required)
• Cover Letter (preferred)

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