Developmental Biology Research Specialist (Zebrafish)

Princeton University; Princeton (NJ); On-site; USD 41,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

36.25 weekly hours

Salary range posted

Job summary

Princeton University’s Department of Molecular Biology seeks a Research Specialist to join the Burdine laboratory. The Burdine lab studies organ formation and patterning in development using zebrafish as a model system, exploring left-right asymmetries and heart morphogenesis.

The role involves DNA/RNA preparation, cloning, PCR, protein biochemistry, injecting zebrafish embryos, maintaining zebrafish strains, and general lab organization, with potential lead on a project depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in the biological sciences, bioengineering or related field OR ≥3 years of related experience.
• 1+ years of undergraduate or postgraduate research experience in a laboratory setting.
• Ability to think creatively to solve problems.
• Proficient with molecular biology techniques.
• Strong computer skills desired.
• Established understanding of good safety practices and a demonstrated history of safe conduct.
• High level of initiative and motivation; ability to work independently and with a team.
• Excellent communication, organization, and time management skills
• Experience with zebrafish or animals models preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct experiments and/or assays following standard or detailed protocol; identifying and documenting variations that may affect the validity of the experiment.
• Collection and analyze data. Perform quality control, monitor data for accuracy, and discusses results within agreed upon timelines with supervisor.
• Validate and conduct studies based upon standard experimental protocols within the agreed upon timelines with supervisor/technical manager.
• Demonstrated management success in coordinating and/or conducting multiple, concurrent assignments or a multi-faceted project.
• Help recover mutant alleles generated in a genetic screen
• Assist in mentoring and training new lab members on standard experimental protocols
• Help maintain lab organization and inventory
• Ensure functionality and maintenance of instrumentation and/or reagent stocks
• Help maintain assigned zebrafish strains

Skills

Creative problem solving

Computer skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in biological sciences

3+ years lab experience

Tools

DNA cloning

PCR

Protein biochemistry

Zebrafish embryo injection

Zebrafish maintenance

DNA/RNA preparation

Job description

Princeton University’s Department of Molecular Biology seeks a Research Specialist to join the Burdine laboratory. The Burdine lab studies organ formation and patterning in development using zebrafish as a model system, exploring left-right asymmetries and heart morphogenesis.

The role involves DNA/RNA preparation, cloning, PCR, protein biochemistry, injecting zebrafish embryos, maintaining zebrafish strains, and general lab organization, with potential lead on a project depending on experience.