Huang Lab - Junior Specialist – Regenerative Biology & Extreme Physiology
About the role
The Huang laboratory is seeking highly motivated candidates with interests in regenerative biology and extreme physiology to join. We use the heart as a model system to investigate organ development, regeneration and repair in adult zebrafish, neonatal and adult mice, with an emphasis on the pathways that regulate resident stem cell activation and mature cell dedifferentiation/proliferation, and with innovative and integrated approaches in single cell analysis, advanced imaging microscopy and CRISPR/Cas9-based genome manipulation technology.
Responsibilities
- Culturing human pluripotent stem cells
- Mice husbandry and genomics techniques
- Contributing to ongoing work in regenerative biology and extreme physiology
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent degree) by the time of hire
- Excellent organizational and interpersonal communication skills (verbal and written)
- Willingness and ability to learn new methods and skills for changing research priorities
- Ability to work independently and as a member of a research team
- Ability to prioritize tasks, coordinate work tasks with others, and meet multiple deadlines
Qualifications
- Must have a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent degree) by the time of hire
- Willingness and ability to learn new methods and skills for changing research priorities
- Ability to work independently and as a member of a research team
- Ability to prioritize tasks, coordinate work tasks with others, and meet multiple deadlines
Skills
- Prior experience with culturing human pluripotent stem cells
- Prior experience with mouse handling
Benefits
A 2-year commitment is preferred. See Table 24B for the salary range for this position. A reasonable estimate for this position is $55,000 - $58,600.
Pay
A reasonable estimate for this position is $55,000 - $58,600.
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