Research Engineering/Scientist Assistant I

General Notes

The Department of Pediatrics at the Dell Medical School is looking for Research Engineering/Scientist Assistant. Employment is based on continuation of grant funding.

Purpose

This is a lab staff position to support the Stephen Ekker research program and to further develop our gene editing research efforts.

Responsibilities

• Collaboration and Communication: Collaborate effectively with other members of the research team, actively participating in lab meetings and discussions. Present research progress and findings in regular lab meetings and potentially at scientific conferences.
• Data Collection and Analysis: Accurately record experimental data and assist in data analysis using various software tools and statistical methods. Collaborate with other Ekker lab researchers including students to interpret and present findings effectively.
• Lab and Equipment Maintenance: Ensure proper maintenance and calibration of laboratory equipment and instruments and assist with inventory management of laboratory supplies.
• Laboratory Experiments: Perform a range of experimental molecular, gene editing and genomics techniques and procedures related to mitochondrial biology and metabolism.
• This includes but is not limited to tissue sample preparation, cell culture, molecular biology assays, and microscopy.  Support the maintenance of zebrafish strains.
• Other related duties as assigned.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Genetics, or a related scientific field. Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Prior laboratory research experience in molecular biology

$38,000 + depending on qualifications

WORKING ENVIRONMENT/EQUIPMENT

• Standard office equipment

• Repetitive use of a keyboard

• Work in aquatics facility required

• May work around biohazards

• May work around chemicals

• Resume/CV

• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor

• Letter of interest

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re, molecular biology assays, and microscopy.  Support the maintenance of zebrafish strains.·       Other related duties as assigned.additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded.  Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

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