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Description

The Department of Neurology seeks a full-time Staff Research Associate to study muscle stem cell biology and muscle stem cell aging. The individual will assist senior scientists and lab members in experiments involving laboratory animals and sterile tissue culture. Specifically, candidate will assist in various aspects of research projects including but not limited to animal dissections, tissue and cell collection, flow cytometry, microscopy and PCR. The researcher will be expected to learn and master new techniques on an ongoing basis in support of innovative research and emerging projects. We are seeking an independent, motivated individual with excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.

Salary Range: $25.75 - $30.71/Hourly

Qualifications

Required:

• Ability to learn new laboratory techniques and to perform assays in a consistent manner.

• Background in cell and molecular biology and experience in handling laboratory animals.

• Ability to work independently on assigned tasks with great organizational skills.

• Ability to organize assignments, set priorities, meet deadlines, and complete assignments with minimal supervision.

• Ability to maintain accurate records of experiments and results both in writing and computerized database.

• Ability to establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with staff, faculty, administration, campus entities, and external sources.

• Ability to develop and suggest solutions to material or processes in laboratory to be cost efficient and to further laboratory goals.

• Ability to proofread for accuracy, correct grammar, punctuation spelling, and syntax.

• Ability to work with a variety of individuals from the University and from outside institutions.

• Ability to train new personnel on techniques learned in a clear and concise manner.

• Knowledge of basic laboratory safety and regulations.

• Ability to work some nights and weekends.

Preferred:

• B.S. Biology, Microbiology, Genetics, or related field

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