Sr. Research Specialist II

Responsibilities

• Develop advanced experimental workflows for profiling the molecular contents and biological states of thousands of individual cells or nuclei in brain tissue.
• Apply or develop technologies to profile brain cell types.
• Plan and oversee experiments; create DNA-barcoding reagents; extract cells or nuclei from brain tissue; cell culture; sequencing.
• Carry out independent research, analyze sequence-based data, and contribute to other projects as needed.
• Train and oversee laboratory technicians, rotation students, undergraduates, and interns.
• Participate in collaborative and consortia meetings, contribute to progress reports, publications, and presentations at scientific conferences.

Qualifications

• Master's degree and 7+ years of experience in neuroscience, molecular biology, biochemistry, bioengineering, or a related field.
• Extensive wet-lab experience and experience in molecular biology techniques (e.g., PCR, cloning, sequencing).
• Highly organized and excellent note-taking and communication skills (written and oral).
• Research experience in neuroanatomy, single-cell sequencing, advanced molecular biology techniques, smFISH/histology/imaging, and quantitative/programming skills preferred.