Research Specialist A
About the role
A research specialist A is needed to help conduct and analyze experiments investigating the physiology of nuclear hormone receptors in mouse models. The research specialist will work closely with the Principal Investigator and other lab members on publication-generating projects. The role involves daily handling of mice, including genotyping, tracking and record keeping of mouse colonies, measuring body weight, and obtaining blood samples, as well as performing experimental procedures such as Western blotting, cell culture, DNA/RNA extraction, molecular cloning, PCR, Q-PCR, and ChIP. Prior experience with these techniques is desired. The specialist will also assist with routine lab duties and other assigned tasks, requiring good verbal and written communication skills, teamwork ability, and excellent organizational and record‑keeping skills.
Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (Perelman School of Medicine).
Responsibilities
- Perform mouse husbandry, including genotyping, and keep detailed records of mouse colonies.
- Perform mouse body weight measurements and collect blood samples.
- Carry out and troubleshoot experiments (e.g., Western blotting, cell culture, DNA/RNA extraction, molecular cloning, PCR, Q-PCR, ChIP).
- Keep a detailed lab notebook.
- Conduct data analysis and present results orally and in writing.