A Research Laboratory Specialist Associate in support of a laboratory group studying neural circuit development and neurodevelopmental disorders using genetic, genomic, and imaging techniques. The position involves performing complex experimental procedures and techniques in molecular biology, genomics, biochemistry, rodent genetics, and neuroanatomy. Additional responsibilities include personnel training, ordering supplies and consumables, maintenance of animal colony, and ensuring compliance with university regulations.
- Bachelor's Degree is required.
- 2-3 years of experience in a related field.
- Generation of sequencing libraries (RNA-seq, ATAC-seq, ChIP-seq)
- Genomic data analysis
- Animal husbandry
- Histology, immunohistochemistry, immunofluorescence
- Confocal imaging and image analysis
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