Research Assistant I Job at The Jackson Laboratory
A highly motivated Research Assistant is sought to join the group of Dr. Vidhya Munnamalai at The Jackson Laboratory Bar Harbor, Maine. Research in the Munnamalai lab is focused on studying inner ear development, genetic causes of hearing loss, cell signaling, gene regulation and DNA repair mechanisms in ear stem cells.
The successful applicant will be trained in a variety of routine and special techniques and methods. The applicant will have the opportunity to learn and perform biochemical, histological, and immunohistochemical techniques as well as confocal imaging. As research assistant he or she will perform independently or assist in laboratory experiments and will have a chance to learn the main concepts in inner ear biology and contribute to scientific publications. Candidates with background in molecular biology and genetics with the goal of attending graduate school after 2-3 years working in the lab are also encouraged to apply. Training will be provided on a 1-1 basis.
More information may be found at
https://www.jax.org/research-and-faculty/research-labs/the-munnamalai-lab
Key Responsibilities:
The successful applicant will be responsible for:
- Lab organization including ordering, maintaining and managing stocks, reagents, and lab equipment.
- Management of mouse colony using specialized software, routine breeding, maintaining pedigreed colonies, genotyping.
- Collecting and processing tissue samples, recording results in spreadsheets and electronic lab books.
- Conducting experiments following standard or detailed protocols utilizing a variety of techniques (e.g., DNA/RNA/protein extractions, PCR, gel electrophoresis, Western Blot, histology, immunostaining, microscopy, and cell and organ culture).
- Collecting experimental data and keeping detailed and accurate records in electronic lab books.
- Preparation of solutions and media for general use in the lab.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Meeting regularly with supervisor to discuss research assignments.
Required Skills
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in biological science/molecular biology or related subject area
- Desired skills: basic biochemistry, molecular and cell biology techniques include Q-PCR, molecular cloning, DNA and RNA extraction, protein extraction and western blotting, histology, immunostaing and microscopy.
- Experience with mouse handling and husbandry skills are preferred but expert training will be provided.
- Must be organized and capable of keeping a reliable notebook record of experiments (both on paper and electronically).
- Skilled with computer-based operations including data input, database maintenance and graphic data output (e.g. Microsoft Excel, Photoshop, Prism).
- Excellent verbal and written skills.
- After-hours or weekend time will occasionally be required.
- Level of position to commensurate with years of experience
To apply, please submit a CV/resumé including the contact information for 3 references, with a brief cover letter.
About JAX:
The Jackson Laboratory is an independent, nonprofit biomedical research institution with a National Cancer Institute-designated Cancer Center and nearly 3,000 employees in locations across the United States (Maine, Connecticut, California), Japan and China. Its mission is to discover precise genomic solutions for disease and empower the global biomedical community in the shared quest to improve human health.
Founded in 1929, JAX applies over nine decades of expertise in genetics to increase understanding of human disease, advancing treatments and cures for cancer, neurological and immune disorders, diabetes, aging and heart disease. It models and interprets genomic complexity, integrates basic research with clinical application, educates current and future scientists, and provides critical data, tools and services to the global biomedical community. For more information, please visit
www.jax.org
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EEO Statement:
The Jackson Laboratory provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, age, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, gender, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, national origin, veteran status, and other classifications protected by applicable state and local non-discrimination laws.
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