Staff Research Associate 1

Department Summary

Research in the Department of Integrative Biology and Physiology (IBP) is dedicated to explaining the function of complex biological systems, in cells, organs, and individuals. The recent rapid advances in molecular and cell biology and genetics, including the sequencing of numerous genomes, has provided an unprecedented opportunity to use this new information to understand how the genes interact to produce emergent phenotypes in complex systems.
Position Summary

This position will be involved in studies focusing on understanding the genetics of vertebrate neurodevelopment, using zebrafish (Danio rerio) animal models. The successful candidate will carry out experiments involving genotyping mutant lines, behavioral phenotyping of mutant lines, some molecular characterization of mutant lines, and generating new transgenic lines. The candidate is expected to work with live vertebrate animals (embryos, larvae, and adult zebrafish), microinject zebrafish embryos (during morning hours), perform genotyping (including tissue sample collection, DNA extraction, PCR, and gel annotations), and maintain excellent laboratory notes. The candidate is expected to review scientific literature, attend and present their work at group research meetings, and contribute to manuscript preparation. Service (25%) The SRA I will be expected to contribute to maintaining the lab's animal lines (including wild type, mutant, and transgenic lines), training other lab members, and help with maintaining laboratory resources and stocks (including ordering, cleaning, maintaining lab databases, and ensuring lab safety protocols are upheld).

Salary & Compensation

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Qualifications

Experience must include some animal handling, molecular skills such as PCR, DNA extraction, plasmid preps, cloning, immunostaining,

and/or in situ hybridization (Required)

Demonstrated experience in programming in MATLAB and other languages. (Required)

Demonstrated experience in managing several tasks, keeping all on trackand organized. (Required)

Experience with following and enforcing guidelines relating to laboratorysafety (Required)

Experience with animal maintenance (especially zebrafish), microinjections, genome editing, microscopy, sequencing, and/or coding

(Preferred)

Must be willing to train in and learn new skills (Required)

Ability to work independently, supervise others, and follow through withtasks. (Required)

Must be comfortable creating and giving presentations. (Required)

Ability to use standard computer programming tools and databases (Required)

Interpersonal communication skills, and ability to work and make decisions independently as part of a team. (Required)

Ability to maintain a laboratory record containing clear well-organizedsummaries of experiments and results. (Required)

Ability to maintain cooperative working relationships in the laboratory. (Required)

Knowledge of University guidelines relating to biological safety. (Required)

Ability to maintain a laboratory record containing clear well-organizedsummaries of experiments and results. (Required)

Education, Licenses, Certifications & Personal Affiliations

Bachelor's Degree in molecular and cellular biology, developmental biology, neuroscience, or a related field, or equivalent experience/training (Preferred)

Special Conditions for Employment

Background Check: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation.

Live Scan Background Check: A Live Scan background check must be completed prior to the start of employment.

Age Requirement: Candidate(s) must be 18 years or older to be eligible to be hired.

CANRA: The position is designated as a mandatory reporter under CANRA. The employee must sign the "Statement Acknowledging Requirement to Report Child Abuse".

Clery Act: The position is a designated CSA (Campus Security Authority) under Clery Act requirements.

Schedule

8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m
Union/Policy Covered

RX-Research Support Professionals
Complete Position Description

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