Laboratory Assistant

The Department of Neurobiology is seeking to hire a motivated Laboratory Assistant to support an NIH-funded research program investigating the genetic mechanisms underlying Rett syndrome and related neurodevelopmental disorders. The incumbent will assist with day-to-day laboratory operations, including mammalian cell culture, organoid maintenance, and single-cell RNA sequencing (scRNA-seq) data analysis. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to innovative neuroscience research in a collaborative laboratory environment focused on advancing the understanding of neural development and disease.

Hourly range: $26.23-$30.93

Required:

• Demonstrated skills in mammalian tissue culture. Demonstrated skills working with human pluripotent stem cells.
• Demonstrated skills in conducting cellular differentiation experiments (organoid and non-organoid).
• Demonstrated skills in tissue collection, fixation, processing, and cryosectioning.
• Demonstrated skills in conventional and confocal microscopy. Demonstrated skills in molecular biology (DNA cloning, PCR, plasmid preparation, DNA and RNA extraction).
• Skills in Photoshop and Illustrator, and familiarity with microscopy image collection and processing software applications such as ImageJ, Axiovision, Zen, and Imaris, and statistical analysis programs such as Prism.
• Demonstrated ability to work with accuracy and attention to detail. 
• Strong organizational abilities. 
• Able to maintain complete and accurate records.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate technical information to technical and non- technical personnel at various levels in the organization.
• Demonstrated experience and ability to collaborate effectively with all levels of staff; technical, students, faculty and administrators
• Self-motivated and works independently and as part of a team. Able to learn effectively and meet deadlines

Preferred:

• Bachelor's degree and/or equivalent combination of education and experience.

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