C. elegans Research Intern - Genetics Focus

Research Foundation Cuny; United States; On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

The Research Foundation of The City University of New York (RFCUNY) invites applications for a research assistant role in a project using C. elegans to study genes linked to Alzheimer's disease.

Candidates should have experience with C. elegans, basic lab techniques, and performing Bradford assays, Western blots, PCR, and genetic crosses. General lab maintenance is required. Bargaining Unit: No.

Qualifications

• Experience with C. elegans and basic lab techniques.
• Experience performing Bradford assays, Western blots, PCR and genetic crosses.
• Background in genetics and cell biology.

Responsibilities

• General laboratory maintenance.
• Support ongoing research project using C. elegans as a model to examine genes implicated in Alzheimer's disease.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

C. elegans handling

Genetics background

Cell biology understanding

Tools

Bradford assay

Western blot

PCR

Genetic crosses

Job description

The Research Foundation of The City University of New York (RFCUNY) invites applications for a research assistant role in a project using C. elegans to study genes linked to Alzheimer's disease.

Candidates should have experience with C. elegans, basic lab techniques, and performing Bradford assays, Western blots, PCR, and genetic crosses. General lab maintenance is required. Bargaining Unit: No.