Lane-Donovan Lab - Junior Specialist

Responsibilities

The Junior Specialist will be actively involved in specialized research activities through supporting research projects that include maintenance of our mouse colony and genotyping as well as assisting with the development and execution of biochemical and confocal imaging techniques. Once proficiency is demonstrated, they will learn tissue culture techniques. This position will be directly trained by the PI on the project, Dr. Lane-Donovan.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree (or equivalent degree) or at least four years of research experience
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written)
• A background in molecular biology
• One year of laboratory experience in wet lab experiments

Qualifications

• Candidates must meet the required qualifications at the time of appointment.
• Applicant materials must list current and/or pending qualifications upon submission.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with mice
• Experience with immunohistochemistry
• Experience working with brain tissue
• Knowledge of neuroanatomy